Mandatory statutory structural health audits under NBC 2026, comprising non-destructive testing (NDT), seismic vulnerability scoring, and load-bearing verification.
1. Mandatory Inspection Scope
- Rebound Hammer Test & Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV) for concrete strength.
- Carbonation and Core Extraction testing for structures aged >15 years.
- Seismic drift and ductility verification under IS 1893 & IS 13920.
- Foundation stability and sub-soil settlement analysis.