Structural Design Report
What It Proves
Building has been designed to withstand specified loads including dead, live, wind and seismic per BNBC.
What to Verify
Design code referenced (BNBC 2020), seismic zone, soil parameters match soil report, load assumptions documented.
What to Check On-Site
Compare visible column sizes/spacing to structural drawings. Count floors against report. Note any visible structural modifications not reflected in the report.
Internal Consistency Checks
Floor count must match architectural drawings. Foundation type must match soil investigation recommendations. Building footprint must match site plan.
Used By Approvals
Legal Basis
Category I: Up to 2 Stories or 8m height, Up to 250 m2; Category II: Up to 5 Stories, Up to 1000 m2; Category III: Up to 10 stories or 33m height, Up to 7500 m2; Category IV: Any height, Any Size, All Occupancy Type
Building360 interpretation — not legal advice: Building categories determine the level of professional qualification required for design and supervision. Category IV (any height, any size) requires the highest qualified professionals.
Page 27The expressed intent of this Code is to ensure public safety, health and general welfare insofar as they are affected by the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use or occupancy of buildings, structures or premises, through structural strength, stability, means of egress, safety from fire and other hazards, sanitation, adequate light, ventilation and energy conservation.
Building360 interpretation — not legal advice: This section defines the scope and purpose of the BNBC, covering structural, fire safety, egress, sanitation, ventilation, and energy conservation requirements.
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