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A Report of Major Project Prepared by: Suman Jyoti
Chapter One
Building
1.1 Introduction
A building, is a structure broadly consists with roof, floors and walls standing more or less
permanently in one place, such as a house or factory. In other words, it is a permanent or temporary
structure within exterior walls and a roof, and including all attached apparatus, equipment, and
fixtures, that cannot be removed without cutting into ceiling, floors or walls.
Normally all buildings are constructed according to drawings and specifications prepared by
architects and designers.
The method adopted for construction and choice of material to be used in the building
depends upon a number of factors like character of occupancy, location of site, climate, local materials
and funds available.
1.2 Types of Buildings
1.2.1 Every building or portion of land shall be classified according to its use or the character of its
occupancy as a building of Occupancy, They are categorized into the following types:
Agricultural Buildings:
They are the structures designed for farmers and for agricultural practices, for growing and
harvesting crops, and to raise live stock. Cow Shed, Pigsty, Barn, Chicken coop, Farm house
etc. are the example of Agricultural Buildings.
Commercial Buildings:
They are the buildings, which are used exclusively for commercial use. Super Markets,
Sky Scrapers, Ware house, Bank, Automobile companies, Gas stations etc. are the
example of Agricultural Buildings.
Residential Buildings:
Residential Buildings means any hotel, motel, apartment house, lodging house, single and
dwelling, or other residential building which is heated or mechanically cooled. Building may
vary significantly between, single-family building, multi-family building or mobile homes.
Apartment, Villa, Bungalow etc. are the example of Residential Buildings.
Educational Buildings:
A building designed for various activities in a primary, secondary, or higher educational system
and often including living areas for students, such as dormitories. School, collage, Archive,
Museum, Library etc. are the example of Educational Buildings.
Government Buildings:
It is a building that, houses a branch of government. Capitol, Embassy, Prison, Fire Station,
Post Office etc. are the example of Governmental Buildings.
Industrial Buildings:
It defines industrial purposes as: Factories and other premises used for manufacturing,
altering, repairing, cleaning, washing, breaking-up, adapting or processing any article;
generating power or slaughtering livestock. These buildings are design to house
industrial operations and provide the necessary conditions for workers, and for the