Vietnam: What are the details of National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on Construction planning? What is the scope of regulation of National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on Construction planning?
- What is the scope of regulation of National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on Construction planning in Vietnam?
- What are the reference documents used in National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on Construction planning in Vietnam?
- What are the general requirements for planning for technical infrastructure in Vietnam?
- What are the responsibilities of organizations and individuals for applying National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on construction planning in Vietnam?
What is the scope of regulation of National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on Construction planning in Vietnam?
On May 19, 2021, the Vietnam Minister of Construction issued Circular 01/2021/TT-BXD on National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on Construction Planning.
Accordingly, National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD prescribes limitation of technical regulations and compulsory management requirements in construction planning in district areas, interdistrict areas, urban planning and rural planning (hereinafter referred to as “urban – rural planning”) including preparation, appraisal, approval, revision of planning, organization of planning and use as the basis for development of national standards and local standards in urban - rural planning.
Regarding construction planning for functional areas, in addition to provisions under these Regulations, comply with relevant regulations.
What are the reference documents used in National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on Construction planning in Vietnam?
Pursuant to subsection 1.3, Section 1, National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD, National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD has the following reference documents:
Reference documents below are necessary for adoption of these regulations. If the referred documents are revised or replaced, the latest version shall prevail.
QCVN 01-1:2018/BYT, National Technical Regulations on quality of water for daily activities.
QCVN 01:2020/BCT, National Technical Regulation on design requirements for petrol filling stations;
QCVN 02:2012/BTNMT, National Technical Regulations on incinerators for solid medical waste;
QCVN 04:2021/BXD, National Technical Regulations on apartment buildings;
QCVN 06:2021/BXD, National Technical Regulations on fire safety for houses and work items;
QCVN 07:2016/BXD, National Technical Regulation on technical infrastructural constructions;
QCVN 09:2017/BXD, National Technical Regulations on energy efficient buildings;
QCVN 10:2014/BXD, National Technical Regulations on construction for access of the disabled to buildings and facilities;
QCVN 17:2018/BXD, National Technical Regulations on construction and installation of outdoor advertisement methods;
QCVN 26:2010/BTNMT, National Technical Regulations on Noise and Vibration;
QCVN 33:2011/BTTTT, National Technical Regulations on installation of telecommunication cables;
QCVN QTD 8:2010/BXD, National Technical Regulations on electrical engineering;
Regulations on rural low-voltage electrical grid safety techniques (under Decision No. 34/2006/QD-BCN dated September 13, 2006 of Ministry of Industry).
If the referred documents are revised or replaced, the latest version shall prevail.
What are the general requirements for planning for technical infrastructure in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 1.5.7, Subsection 1.5, Section 1, National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD, the general requirements for planning for technical infrastructure in Vietnam are specified as follows:
- Planning for technical infrastructure must meet all requirements of the areas and conform to development estimation of urban areas, rural areas and other functional areas;
- Estimation for technical infrastructure requirements must be based on series of figures on current conditions, projects and areas sharing similar conditions or standards selected for application;
- Planning for technical infrastructure must take into account effects of climate change and rising sea level;
- Planning for common technical infrastructures that share characteristics (direction, location and scale) must identify structures that utilize the same technical infrastructure to ensure consistency and synchronization;
- Traffic structures and technical infrastructures must allow persons with disabilities to access according to the QCVN 10:2014/BXD;
- Install public restrooms on primary streets, public areas (shopping malls, parks, markets, coach stations, squares, bus stations, etc.) and fuel stations on the outskirts of urban areas; Public restrooms must conform to QCVN 07-9:2016/BXD;
- Public lighting system must include: lighting for roads, traffic-related structures, parks, gardens, decoration, festivals, architectural and artistic structures and must be guaranteed in terms of luminance, illuminance, safety and energy efficiency. Public lighting structures must conform to QCVN 07-7:2016/BXD;
- Planning for telecommunication infrastructures must conform to QCVN 07-8:2016/BXD and QCVN 33:2011/BTTTT.
What are the responsibilities of organizations and individuals for applying National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on construction planning in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Section 4 of National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD, the responsibilities of organizations and individuals for applying National Technical Regulation QCVN 01:2021/BXD on construction planning in Vietnam are as follows:
- All organizations and individuals that participate in affairs related to construction planning operations including preparing, appraising, approving, revising, implementing plans, managing development according to approved planning and development of national and local standards in construction planning must comply with these Regulations.
- Regulatory agencies in construction planning and construction operations in administrative divisions are responsible for examining compliance with these Regulations in preparing, appraising, approving and managing construction planning.
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