This Code specifies guidelines for excavations and foundations for building construction. These include temporary and permanent excavation for foundation, drainage system, utilities – water supply systems, sanitation systems, electrical cabling, etc., reservoirs and swimming pools. This Code shall apply for low and medium rise buildings. Prescriptive methods for timber pile foundations are also considered. Comprehensive design methods involving the application of engineering calculations are not within the scope of this Code.

• Year of Declaration: 2005
• Reference:
• Number of Pages: 26
• Code: GCP 9-13
• Version:
• ICS Number: 93.020