About this code
Guidelines for design, erection, and removal of formwork and falsework. Covers loads, materials, safety, and stripping times.
Key sections
- 01Materials
- 02Design loads
- 03Erection
- 04Stripping times
- 05Safety
Critical clauses
Clause 7.0Stripping Time
Sides 24h, soffits 7-21d depending on span.
In practiceRead with IS 456 clause 11.3.
Clause 8.0Safety
Bracing, base plates, inspection schedule.
In practiceFalsework collapse = catastrophic.
Practical implications
For specifiers
Reference for falsework specs.
For suppliers
N/A — contractor scope.
For executors
Train crews on stripping schedule.
FAQs
When can soffit forms be removed?
Slab spans <4.5m: 7 days; beam soffits up to 6m: 14 days; over 6m: 21 days (OPC).
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