IS Codes Reference Portal
Standardized reference for structural engineering and construction codes.
Structural Design
Concrete Structures
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 4562000 | Plain and reinforced concrete structures – Code of Practice |
| IS 13432012 | Prestressed Concrete |
| IS 167002017 | Criteria for Structural Safety of Tall Concrete Buildings |
| SP 161980 | Design aids to reinforced concrete to IS 456 |
| SP 241978 | Explanatory handbook on IS 456 |
| SP 341987 | Handbook on Concrete Reinforcement and Detailing |
Design Loads
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 875 Pt 11987 | Dead loads – Unit weights of building materials |
| IS 875 Pt 21987 | Imposed (Live) loads |
| IS 875 Pt 32015 | Wind Loads |
| IS 875 Pt 42021 | Snow Loads |
| IS 875 Pt 51987 | Special loads and Load combinations |
Seismic Design
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 1893 Pt 12016 | Earthquake Resistant Design – General Provisions & Buildings |
| IS 1893 Pt 22014 | Liquid Retaining Structures (Seismic) |
| IS 1893 Pt 32014 | Bridges and Retaining Walls |
| IS 1893 Pt 42024 | Industrial Structures (Seismic) |
| IS 139202016 | Ductile Design and Detailing of RC Structures |
Steel Structures
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 8002007 | General construction in steel – Code of Practice |
| IS 8011975 | Cold-Formed Light Gauge Steel Structural Members |
| IS 802 Pt 12015 | Transmission Line Towers – Materials & Loads |
| IS 8061968 | Steel tubes in general building construction |
| SP 61964 | Handbook for structural engineers (Steel) |
Geotechnical & Foundation
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 19042021 | General requirements for foundations |
| IS 18922021 | Subsurface Investigation for Foundations |
| IS 10801985 | Shallow foundation in soils |
| IS 64031981 | Bearing capacity of shallow foundation |
| IS 29501981 | Raft foundation – Code of Practice |
| IS 2911Series | Design and construction of Pile Foundations |
Masonry Structures
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 19051987 | Code of practice for structural use of unreinforced masonry |
| IS 43262013 | Earthquake resistant design and construction of buildings |
| IS 139352009 | Seismic Evaluation, Repair, and Strengthening of Masonry |
Timber Structures
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 8831994 | Design of structural timber in building |
| IS 2911 Pt 22021 | Timber piles |
Special Structures
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 3370Series | Liquid Retaining Structures (Concrete) |
| IS 91781979 | Silos and Bunkers |
| IS 65331989 | Steel Chimneys |
| IS 115042020 | Reinforced concrete natural draught cooling tower |
| IS 49911968 | Blast resistant design of structure |
Construction & Safety
Material & Mix Design
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 102622019 | Concrete Mix Proportioning – Guidelines |
| IS 3832016 | Coarse and Fine Aggregate for Concrete |
| IS 5161959 | Tests for Strength of Concrete |
| IS 11991959 | Fresh Concrete – Methods of Sampling, Testing |
| IS 49262003 | Ready-Mixed Concrete – Code of Practice |
Management & Safety
| Code No. | Description |
|---|---|
| IS 15883Series | Construction Project Management – Guidelines |
| IS 72721974 | Recommendation for Labour Output |
| IS 37641992 | Safety Code for Excavation Work |
| IS 36961987 | Safety Code for Scaffolds and Ladders |
| IS 79691975 | Safety Code for Handling/Storage of Materials |