Bhutan Building Regulation 2018. Country/Territory Bhutan Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Energy, Land & soil, Water Keyword Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Energy conservation/energy production Water supply Drainage/land reclamation Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract The purposes of this Regulation are: a) to establish standards for the construction of buildings which are responsive to the needs of the people of Bhutan and consistent with the traditions of Bhutan; b) to ensure that buildings are safe and accessible; c) to provide for the making of the Building Code of Bhutan; d) to recognise diversity in the needs of the people of Bhutan by making special provision for the rural areas of Bhutan; e) to establish procedures and requirements for the effective, transparent and efficient regulation of the construction, maintenance and demolition of buildings, including issuing building permits, monitoring building construction and issuing occupation certificates; and f) to provide for, encourage and facilitate energy efficient housing which is environmentally friendly. Full text English Website www.mowhs.gov.bt