New codes and standards in the field of construction come into force this summer
The introduction of advanced technologies and the establishment of restrictions on the use of outdated technologies in design and construction is a priority area of work of the Ministry of Construction of Russia within the framework of the national project "Housing and Urban Environment". This goal is achieved by updating existing and developing new codes and standards in the field of construction. “In June 2021, 30 new and updated sets of rules, approved by the Ministry of Construction of Russia at the end of 2020, come into force. Another 24 documents come into force on July 1. Such a large-scale update of standardization documents makes it possible to timely introduce new technologies into the existing regulatory framework and reduce the need for the annual development of about 500 special technical conditions,” - said Irek Fayzullin, Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation. The changes relate to building structures and materials, construction and design processes, transport infrastructure facilities, engineering systems, hospitals, hotels, hostels, animal shelters, high-rise buildings, wooden housing construction, the oil and gas industry and other significant objects, and regulatory processes of the construction industry.