| Feature | MNBC 2022 | Old Myanmar Rules (pre-2020) | Indian Code (NBC 2016) | IBC (USA 2021) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 4 zones (Specific Sagaing Fault) | 2 zones (Vague) | 5 zones | 4 risk categories | | Wind Speed Max | 260 km/h (Delta region) | 150 km/h | 220 km/h | 290 km/h | | Soil Testing | Mandatory > 2 stories | Optional | Mandatory > 3 stories | Mandatory all | | Fire Egress | Detailed (45m rule) | Minimal (One stair) | Moderate | Very strict | | Local Materials | Specific allowances for bamboo/wood in low-rise | No mention | Discouraged | Not applicable |
Fire protection systems were significantly bolstered in . The code now includes more detailed requirements for: myanmar national building code 2022