Decision No. 27/2005/QD-BXD on issuing nine Vietnamese Construction Technical Regulations (TCXDVN) translated from international ISO standards: TCXDVN 339, 340, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, and 348:2005.

Decision No. 27/2005/QD-BXD of the Ministry of Construction issues nine Vietnamese Construction Technical Regulations (TCXDVN) translated from international ISO standards, applicable to agencies, organizations, and individuals related to construction works. Notably, these new standards are introduced to enhance the quality of construction works.

Document No.27/2005/QĐ-BXD
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Construction
Signed byNguyễn Văn Liên — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorConstruction
FieldUncategorized
Issued date08/08/2005
Effective date08/09/2005
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 27/2005/QD-BXD of the Ministry of Construction issues nine Vietnamese Construction Technical Regulations (TCXDVN) translated from international ISO standards, applicable to agencies, organizations, and individuals related to construction works. Notably, these new standards are introduced to enhance the quality of construction works.

Scope of application

Agencies, organizations, and individuals related to construction works, including project sponsors, contractors, design units, project management units, and construction quality inspection units.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Construction issues nine TCXDVN translated from international ISO standards: TCXDVN 339, 340, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, and 348:2005.
  • This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impacts include improving the quality of construction works and ensuring safety for users. However, applying these new standards may pose difficulties for some entities unfamiliar with them during implementation.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When were the TCXDVN issued?

The TCXDVN were issued on August 8, 2005.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

To whom do the TCXDVN apply?

The TCXDVN apply to agencies, organizations, and individuals related to construction works such as project sponsors, contractors, design units, project management units, and construction quality inspection units.

How many TCXDVN were issued?

Nine TCXDVN were issued: TCXDVN 339, 340, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, and 348:2005.

For which field do these TCXDVN apply?

These TCXDVN apply to construction works related to fire resistance testing of building structural components, building performance, and technical documentation.

Full text

MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 27/2005/QĐ-BXD

Hanoi, August 8, 2005

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the issuance of 9 Vietnamese Construction Technical Standards (TCXDVN) translated from international ISO standards:

TCXDVN 339, 340, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, and 348:2005

THE MINISTER OF CONSTRUCTION

On the basis of Decree No. 36/2003/NĐ-CP dated April 4, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Construction;

CONSIDERING THE PROPOSAL OF THE HEAD OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT;

DECISION:

Article 1. Issued along with this decision are 9 Vietnamese Construction Technical Standards (TCXDVN) translated from international ISO standards:

1. TCXDVN 339:2005 "Building Performance Standard - Definitions, Methods for Calculating Area and Space Indices"

2. TCXDVN 340:2005 "Technical Documentation - Vocabulary - Part 1. Terminology Related to Technical Drawings - General Terms and Drawing Types"

3. TCXDVN 342:2005 "Fire Resistance Testing - Structural Components of Buildings - Part 1 - General Requirements"

4. TCXDVN 343:2005 "Fire Resistance Testing - Structural Components of Buildings - Part 3 - Guidance on Testing Methods and Application of Test Data"

5. TCXDVN 344:2005 "Fire Resistance Testing - Structural Components of Buildings - Part 4 - Specific Requirements for Load-bearing Partition Walls"

6. TCXDVN 345:2005 "Fire Resistance Testing - Structural Components of Buildings - Part 5 - Specific Requirements for Load-bearing Horizontal Partition Elements"

7. TCXDVN 346:2005 "Fire Resistance Testing - Structural Components of Buildings - Part 6 - Specific Requirements for Beams"

8. TCXDVN 347:2005 "Fire Resistance Testing - Structural Components of Buildings - Part 7 - Specific Requirements for Columns"

9. TCXDVN 348:2005 "Fire Resistance Testing - Structural Components of Buildings - Part 8 - Specific Requirements for Non-load-bearing Partition Walls"

Article 2. This Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Article 3. The Heads of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Science and Technology Department, and the Heads of relevant units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.

MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION
DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)

NGUYEN VAN LIEN

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