What are the Regulatory Compliances?
Regulatory compliance in industrial infrastructure projects generally means complying with a rule/ set of rules of the land. This compliance ensures that the industry is following the set standards to operate. These regulations are usually classified under Central, State and local regulations. Usually, these regulations are in the form of rules, set of rules, policies, specifications or laws. Compliance with regulations of the land ensures operational transparency.
Regulatory compliances concerning design in industries
In an industrial infrastructure project, multiple regulations are involved, irrespective of the jurisdiction. The onus of complying with the design requirements falls entirely on the industrial architects and engineers. In addition to impacting the design parameters, they also impact the timeline and sequence in the project.
Experienced and knowledgeable industrial architects and engineers know that complying with the regulations is a must. Additionally, while preparing the timeline, the industrial consultant must incorporate the time for compliance in the project timeline. Also, every project, irrespective of the type and size, shall pass through several regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over the project to ensure compliance.
What are some of the regulatory compliances in industrial infrastructure design projects?
- The National Building Code of India: This forms the guideline for meeting building, fire safety, structural design, plumbing services, and sustainability requirements.
- State Pollution Control Board: This department deals with compliances regarding trade effluents and approvals.
- Directorate of Town and Country Planning: They approve building layouts. Additionally, they regulate Building rules and zoning regulations.
- Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (PESO): This agency regulates hazardous substances like explosives, gases and petroleum.
- Fire Safety: This agency deals with compliances regarding fire. They also ensure a compliant and working fire risk management system at the facility.
- Electricity Board: This agency deals with approvals for electricity
- Inspector of Factories
What are the results of not being compliant?
Other regulatory compliances applicable are labour license, professional tax, weights and measures, human resources compliance, safety, etc. In industries where compliances do not adhere to the regulations, the safety of man and material is at risk. This may cause a loss in production and manhours. It affects the brand of the company.
Following regulatory compliances in industrial infrastructure design projects reduces the chances of stoppage in production. It also improves brand value.
In conclusion, it is better off to be compliant in the long run. As a result, industrial architects and engineers must ensure that the design complies with the regulations.
