The **National Building Code of India (NBC)** is the primary building code in India, developed by the **Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)**. It provides comprehensive guidelines for safe and sustainable construction, covering structural design, materials, fire safety, plumbing, ventilation, and sustainability. First published in 1970, it was last updated in 2016 and serves as a model code for adoption by public and private agencies, including Public Works Departments and local bodies across India. While the NBC is recommendatory, many states incorporate its provisions into mandatory local building bylaws. **Jurisdiction**: The NBC applies nationally but is enforced through state and local building regulations, as construction is a state subject in India. Local authorities, such as municipal corporations and development authorities, adapt its guidelines to suit regional needs. **Publication URLs**: - **NBC 2016 Volume 1**: in.gov.nbc.2016.vol1.digital.pdf - **NBC 2016 Volume 2**: in.gov.nbc.2016.vol2.digital.pdf The NBC is available for purchase from BIS branches or online at www.bis.gov.in for INR 13,760 (Volumes 1 and 2). [[Codes & Standards]] [[Index of Codes & Standards]] [[Requirement of a Building]] [[National Building Code of India (NBC)]], [[Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)]], [[Building codes in India]], [[NBC 2016 update]], [[Building bylaws]], [[Construction regulations in India]], [[Structural design standards]], [[Fire safety in buildings]], [[Plumbing standards]], [[Ventilation standards]], [[Sustainability in construction]], [[Public Works Department (PWD)]], [[Municipal building regulations]], [[Local development authorities]], [[Model building code]], [[State building codes]], [[Enforcement of building codes]], [[NBC Volume 1]], [[NBC Volume 2]], [[BIS publications]], [[Building compliance]], [[Safety standards in architecture]], [[Sustainable building design]], [[Indian construction laws]], [[Urban development regulations]], [[Building permit requirements]], [[NBC building guidelines]], [[Mandatory building bylaws]], [[National construction policy]], [[Building code implementation in India]], [[Building performance standards]], [[Green building guidelines India]], [[Building code jurisdiction]], [[Regulatory framework for construction]], [[Architectural standards]], [[Engineering standards India]], [[Fire protection code]], [[Building materials standards]], [[Environmental design standards]], [[NBC purchase link]], [[Building certification India]], [[Building safety assessment]], [[Indian building legislation]], [[NBC 1970]], [[NBC amendments]], [[Building control authorities]], [[Building plan approval process]], [[Urban construction policies]], [[Infrastructure development guidelines]], [[Building design compliance]], [[Architectural practice standards]], [[Structural engineering codes]], [[Code of practice for buildings]], [[Indian building design regulations]], [[Model code adoption]], [[Building industry standards India]], [[NBC enforcement mechanism]], [[Building construction norms India]], [[Architectural regulation framework]], [[National building safety code]], [[Building construction governance]], [[Housing and urban affairs regulations]], [[BIS code compliance]], [[Construction law and policy India]], [[Building sustainability assessment]], [[Public infrastructure standards]], [[Building approval process India]], [[Municipal architecture guidelines]], [[Architectural code of practice]], [[Fire and life safety norms India]], [[Structural design verification]], [[Building occupancy standards]], [[Green construction code]], [[Energy efficiency standards in buildings]], [[Indian urban planning codes]], [[Building planning requirements]], [[Architectural control regulations]], [[Code of practice India]], [[Construction safety management]], [[Development control regulations]], [[Building operation and maintenance standards]], [[Architectural design compliance]], [[National model code India]], [[Construction management regulations]], [[Building safety compliance India]], [[Built environment governance]], [[Code-based architecture]], [[BIS certified design practice]], [[Indian codes and standards index]], [[NBC reference volumes]], [[Indian building standards portal]], [[Building safety framework]], [[Architectural design guidelines India]], [[Construction quality assurance]], [[Code adoption at state level]], [[NBC pricing and availability]], [[Requirement of a Building]], [[Codes & Standards]], [[Index of Codes & Standards]].