What do Regulatory Compliances mean?
Industrial architects have to follow a set of rules and regulations while designing industrial projects. These rules and regulations are called regulatory compliance. These compliances consist of regulations that could be Central, State or local. These regulations are a policy, rule, set of rules, specification or law. Compliance with these regulations ensures operational transparency.
Design guidelines for industrial architects:
Industrial projects have to comply with multiple regulations. These include site parameters like an all-around setback, green belt, built-up area, rainwater harvesting, parking area, creche, clinic etc. The fire department and the NBC provide guidelines to design the fire risk management system. It includes the pump size, yard hydrant, type of extinguisher used, and fire alarm system.
Industrial architects must consider these guidelines, as failure to follow regulations will impact the timeline and project cost. Regulatory compliance has a time impact on the project. Industrial architects must ensure that they must follow the latest revisions to the rules.
Every industry has to comply with regulations. Due to their process, some projects may require specific compliances irrespective of size and cost.
Regulatory compliances in industrial projects
- The National Building Code of India: This guides industrial architects in building requirements, fire safety, structural design, and plumbing requirements.
- State Pollution Control Board: deals with trade effluents and approvals.
- Directorate of Town and Country Planning: approve building layouts.
- Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (PESO): This agency regulates hazardous substances like explosives, gases and petroleum.
- Fire Safety: This agency deals with compliance regarding fire safety.
- Electricity Board/DISCOMs: approvals for electricity
- Inspector of Factories
To conclude, compliance brings transparency, fewer hassles, and easy approvals. Industrial architects must take their role seriously and design as per the regulations.
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