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The National Building Code 2024 specifies how much load every soil type can bear as guidance to contractors. [Courtesy]
Soil testing is now mandatory before construction, as stipulated in the National Building Code 2024, which took effect in March. The code provides more strict standards to the industry, including the provision of sanitary facilities and a changing room at the construction site.
The facilities, which should be done at a ratio of one for every 30 workers, must also be kept clean at all times.
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