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Model Building By Laws

Published in terms of section 183 of the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 214] as read with section 83A of the Rural Councils Act [Chapter 211]

Edition
1977
Issued by
Ministry of Local Government and Housing
Chapters
13
Updated
September 28, 2026
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IN terms of section 183 of the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 214] as read with section 83A of the Rural Councils Act [Chapter 211], the Minister of Local Government and Housing hereby publishes the following model building by-laws:

Contents

  1. 1 Arrangement of Chapters
  2. 2 Chapter 1: Introduction 20 sections
  3. 3 Chapter 2: Administration 76 sections
  4. 4 Chapter 3: Structural Design And Construction 8 sections
  5. 5 Chapter 4: Foundations 28 sections
  6. 6 Chapter 5: Masonry and Walling 83 sections
  7. 7 Chapter 6: Miscellaneous Materials and Constructions 33 sections
  8. 8 Chapter 7: Water Supply 27 sections
  9. 9 Chapter 8: Lighting 13 sections
  10. 10 Chapter 9: Drainage and Sewerage 99 sections
  11. 11 Chapter 10: Ventilation 14 sections
  12. 12 Chapter 11: Fire Protection 71 sections
  13. 13 Chapter 12: Public Safety 28 sections