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The document serves as a standard for the calculation of labor, materials, and tools that are required for different items of retrofitting of load-bearing masonry structures. The implementation of retrofitting works during the Gorkha Earthquake housing scaled with the retrofitting works before the 2015 Gorkha earthquake are the basis of standardizing processes that adopt the empirical method for the study. Further, the existing items for new construction as mentioned in Government norms are also considered while detailing on item works. The document covers stone and brick masonry buildings (both with mud and cement mortar) typology for splint and bandage, containment reinforcement (CR) system / local failure jacketing, and strong back method being implemented by partner organizations.