Is your 30-year-old Guwahati building still safe?

Many Guwahati buildings pre-2000 were built before modern seismic codes. Age, corrosion, and illegal modifications compound structural weakness.

Symptoms

• Multiple columns with cracks
• Visible building sway feeling
• Illegal terrace room added
• Frequent plaster cracks reappearing

Diagnosis

Full structural health assessment — NDT suite, load take-down, and seismic screening report.

How often should old buildings be assessed?

Every 5 years for 25+ year buildings in Zone V — more if cracks appear.