G/TBT/N/RWA/351  
29 July 2020  
(20-5258) Page: 1/2 
Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade  Original:  English  
 
  NOTIFICATION  
The following notification is being circulated in accordance with Article 10.6  
 
1. Notifying Member:  RWANDA   
If applicable, name of local government involved (Article 3.2 and 7.2):   
2. Agency responsible:  Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)  
Name and address (including telephone and fax numbers , email and website 
addresses, if available) of agency or authority designated to handle comments 
regarding the notification shall be indicated if different from above:   
Rwanda Stan dards Board  
KK 15 Rd, 49  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw   
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
3. Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [   ], 5.6.2 [   ], 5.7.1 [   ], other :  
4. Products covered (HS or CCCN where applicable, otherwise national tariff 
heading. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable):  Earthworks. 
Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works (ICS 93.020)  
5. Title, number of pages and language(s) of the notified document:  DRS 113: 2020 
Geotechnical Design — General requirements (149 page(s), in English)  
6. Description of con tent:  1.1 This Draft Rwanda Standards is covers the requirements for 
strength, stability, serviceability and durability of structures. Other requirements, e.g. 
concerning thermal or sound insulation, are not considered. WD 113 is intended to be 
applied to the geotechnical aspects of the design of buildings and civil engineering works 
which includes basis of geotechnical design, geotechnical data, ground improvement and 
reinforcement, foundations, retaining structures, hydraulic failure and overall stability  
1.2 The provisions of this standard are based on the assumptions given below:  
— data required for design are collected, recorded and interpreted appropriately by 
qualified personnel;  
— structures are designed by appropriately qualified and experienced personnel;  
— adequate continuity and communication exist between the personnel involved in data 
collection, design and construction;  
— adequate supervision and quality control are provided in factories, in plants, and on 
site; 
— execution is ca rried out according to the relevant standards and specifications by 
personnel having the appropriate skills and experience;  
— construction materials are used as specified in this standard or in the relevant material 
specifications;  
— the structure will be adequately maintained to ensure its safety and serviceability for the 
designed service life;  
— the structure will be used for the purpose defined for the design.  G/TBT/N/RWA/351  
 
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  These assumptions need to be considered both by the designer and the client. To prevent 
uncert ainty, compliance with them should be documented, e.g. in the geotechnical design 
report.  
7. Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where 
applicable:  Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of 
human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements  
8. Relevant documents:   
• RS ISO 17892, Geotechnical investigation and testing — Laboratory testing of soil  
• RS 230 -1/ISO 6934 -1, Steel for the prestressing of concrete — Part 1: General 
requirements.  
9. Proposed date of adoption:  To be determined  
Proposed date of entry into force:  To be determined  
10. Final date for comments:  60 days from notification  
11. Texts available from:  National enquiry point [X] or address, telephone and fax 
numbers and email and website addresses, if available , of other body:   
KK 15 Rd, 49  
Toll Free: 3250  
Tel: +250 788303492  
Email: info@rsb.gov.rw  
Website: www.rsb.gov.rw  
P.O.BOX 7099, Kigali, Rwanda  
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