Most buildings in the country today use the minimum structural safety standards that the government has prescribed, say building safety experts and structural engineers.
"Our codes offer the lowest level of earthquake safety protection. We are designing for one-fifth the intensity that might hit a particular earthquake zone," says Sangeeta Waj, technical director at global design firm AECOM.
Experts however point out that there is no separate code in India for high rise buildings.
— The Economic Times
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Having worked in India a lot, I can safely assure everyone that most buildings are NOT designed for Earthquake safety. And even if they are, the contractors will make sure the quality of construction is sub standard.
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