Why regulatory compliances are important in   industrial infrastructure design

What is meant by regulatory compliance? 

Regulatory compliance is following a set of rules of the land for an industrial project. Industrial architects often follow the central and state government rules.

These rules are in the form of laws, specifications, codes or policies. Industrial architects must know the latest compliances before designing any project. Regulatory compliance provides clarity while designing the factory.  

What are the regulatory compliance concerning design in industries?

Industrial projects have multiple regulations depending on the product, location, building height, and fire risk involved. Industrial architects are aware of the design requirements for compliance. 

Compliances are essential in any project. The project can start only after submitting the drawings to the authorities for approval. The approval stage impacts the timelines. Hence it is necessary to design the factory in line with the rules. 

A list of the regulatory compliances in industrial infrastructure design projects

Some of the regulatory compliances are as follows: 

1. The National Building Code of India: for guidelines for building, structure, fire and plumbing services. 
   
   
2. Pollution Control Board: deals with the storage, treatment and disposal of trade effluents and its approvals.
   
   
3. Directorate of Town and Country Planning: approve building layouts. They also regulate Building rules and zoning regulations.
   
   
4. Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (PESO): They approve storing and handling hazardous substances like explosives, gases and petroleum.
   
   
5. Fire Safety: This agency deals with fire risk management and fire safety.
   
   
6. Electricity Board: This agency deals with approvals for electricity
   
   
7. Inspector of Factories
   
   

Regulatory compliance is a must.

It is a must to follow the rules of the land. Failure to do so may result in penalties, accidents, safety risks, loss of production and manhours and sometimes factory closure. It affects the brand. 

These regulations are in place for the safety of the occupants and the property. 

To conclude, Industrial Architects must design industries to comply with the regulations.