Pre and post Approval of Factory/Building Plans

In case you are an industrialist, you may be looking to open a new factory. This may be in extension of existing plants, or a new installation altogether. The building plans needs to be approved by the competent authority prior to the construction of the plant. For instance, in the case of Delhi, the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, Government of Delhi, is responsible for conducting all procedures related to the process of factory registrations in the state.

What is a Factory Building Plan?

Factory planning is a predictive design of factory structure. It incorporates all the dimensions of an industrial production facility, including the integration and design of the system.

What are some of the legal compliances that need to be observed?

Approval of Building Plan

Registration of Factory

Renewal of License

Documents required for Approval

Plan of the factory which has been drawn to a scale of 1:400, 1:800 or 1:1200. It should clearly demarcate all the details about the neighborhood, where all the buildings and sheds shall be placed and so on. Access roads should also be drawn on the plan showing the width and the point of intersection with the building. The alignment should be indicated by pointing out which direction geographic north lies.

A building plan that has been drawn to a scale of 1:100 that particularly sets out the type of machinery that shall be installed along with the horse power. Layout in the concerned shed should also be shown in the diagram.

Document outlining all aspects of the process.

Flow chart of the process.

Documents indicating ownership of the land, or the lease deed of the site.

In case materials that fall under the purview of the explosives act are being stored or being handled, then clearance needs to be obtained from the explosives authorities.

No objection certificate from local authority.

No objection certificate from Electrical Safety

Memorandum Article

List of Directors

On-site emergency plan

Safety and Health policy

Registration and Identification.

The Act mandates the registration of construction workers, enabling them to access various benefits and services.

Welfare Measures.

Construction workers registered under the BOCW Act are entitled to a range of welfare measures provided by the government or employers.

Healthcare Services.

The Act provides for healthcare services for registered construction workers and their families.

Educational Assistance.

The Act may provide for educational assistance to the children of registered construction workers.

Financial Assistance.

In case of accidents, disabilities, or death of a construction worker while on duty, the Act may provide for financial assistance to the worker or their family.