14. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT

A person who applies for permission to erect a building or carry out additions and alterations shall ensure that:

14.1 The building under construction is completed within five years from the date of commencement. In the event that the construction is stopped for a period exceeding one year the owner shall erect a pitch roof over the finished floor.

14.2 Materials used must comply with minimum standards as specified in IS codes, PWD specification and other relevant codes of practice.

14.3 Close supervision is exercised over the construction by an experienced Supervisor / Engineer.

14.4 A qualified/licensed Plumber/Electrician executes the work of sanitation, water supply plumbing and electrical installations.

14.5 Necessary precautions are taken against accidents, damages or inconvenience to the public and workers or adjacent property either directly or indirectly during the execution of the work.

14.6 Private or public properties interfered/damaged during construction are restored / reinstated to the satisfaction of the Implementing Authority / affected property owner. In the event, the interference is affecting both the parties the restoration shall be carried out jointly as determined by the Implementing Authority.

14.7 The workers are protected through provision of helmets, safety belts, boots, and working gloves.

14.8 The building under construction has proper scaffolding, platforms, net and signboards cautioning the pedestrian and vehicular traffic.