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RULES FOR PREPARATION OF FACTORY PLANS

Copy of G.O Ms. No. 4850 L & M dated 16.12.1931.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause of sub-section (2) and sub clause (iv) of clause
(a) of sub-section (4) of section 250 and clause (a) of sub-section 300 of the Madras District
Municipalities Act 1920 (Madras Act V of 1920) the Governor acting with Ministers is hereby
pleased to make the following rules for the preparation of plans for factories, etc.
Rules

1.

The plan accompanying every application (under section 250 if the M.D.M. Act,
1920), shall be in duplicate and shall consist of:
a.
b.

2.

a site plan, and

a plan showing both elevation and sections of the proposed factory, workshop
or workplace or other premises drawn to a scale of not less than one eighth of an
inch to a foot.

Every site plan shall show:

a.

The boundaries of the site and of and adjoining land owned by the applicant.

b.

The position of the site in relation to neighbouring street.

c.

The name of the street in which the building is proposed to be erected.

d.

The position of the building and of all other buildings (if any) which the
applicant intends to erect upon his adjoining land (if any) referred to in clause (a)
in relation to (i) the boundaries of the site, (ii) all adjacent streets, buildings and
premises within a distance of 280 feet of the site and of the continuous land (If
any) referred tot in clause (a).

e.

The means of access from the street to the building and to other buildings (if
any) in which the applicant intends to erect up to his adjoining land (if any)
referred upon his adjoining land (if any) referred to in clause (a).

f.

The position and approximate height of all other buildings with in 280 feet of
the site.

g.

The position and dimensions of proposed latrines, urinals, drains, cess-pools,

sources of water supply (the purpose of each of which should be specified and
other appurtenances.

h.
i.

The free passage or way in front of the building.

The space to be left about the building to secure a free circulation of air,
admission of light and access for scavenging purposes and.

j.

3.

The width of the street (if any) in front, and of the street (if any) at the rear of
the building.

Every plan of the proposed factory, workshop, or workplace or of the premises shall
show,
a.

The level of lowest floor of such factory, workshop, or workplace, or of the

premises.

b.

The level of all open spaces surrounding such factory workshop, workplace or
premises.

c.

The depth and width of the foundations of such factory workshop, workplace
or premises.

d.

The thickness of all external and partition walls.

e.

The positions and dimensions of window, door-way and ventilators.

f.

The position of and the area in square feet occupied by the boiler, steamer,
gas or oil engine, electric dynamo turbine, water wheel or other mechanical or
electrical power of every machine line, shaft furnace, chimney, smithies hearth,
water tank and steam water drain, exhaust and other piping, water tank and
steam water exhaust and other piping.

g.

The maximum number of person likely to be employed in each room at any

time; and

h.

Whether doors open inwards or outwards or whether they are sliding.

Note: A certificate shall be embodied in the plan to the effect that all the particulars
referred to in clauses (a) to (h) of this rule have been marked in the plan.
4.

There shall be sufficient compound or yard space around every factory, workshop,
workplace or premises, (referred to in section 250 pf the M.D.M Act 1920) to allow for a
satisfactory location of latrines. Latrines shall be constructed in an accessible place
within the premise but detached from the building in the factory, workshop, workplace
or premises. If women are employed, separate latrines screened from those for men
shall be provided. The accommodation provided for both men and women shall not fall
short of the following scale.
a.

Flush out systems of latrines

A. Men

Seats

If separate urinals are provided where Number of

men-operatives does not exceed 100

One for every 25 or fraction of 25

Where the number of men operatives exceeds 100

Four for the first 100 and 1 for every

60 or fraction of 40 in excess of 100

If separate urinals are not provided whatever the

number of men operatives

One every 25 of fraction of 25

B. Women
Whether separate urinals are provided or not where
the number of women operatives

Seats
One for every 25 or fraction of 25

A. Men

Seats

Whether separate urinals are provided or not where

the number of men- operatives does not exceed 10

one

Where the number of men - operatives exceeds 10

but does not exceeds 25

two

Where the number of men - operatives exceeds 25

but does not exceed 50

three

Where the number of men - operatives exceed 50

Three for the first 50 and one for

every 20 in exceeds of 50.

B. Women

Seats

(same as for men)

Explanation
a.

'Non Flush-out latrines' include all types of latrines which are not connected
with a water borne sewage system.

b.

Separate urinals shall not be deemed to have been provided within the
meaning of this rule unless.
i.

Where the urinal is an open enclosure, a minimum of 20 sqft of floor

space is provide for every 100 operatives or fraction of 100 and

ii.

Where the urinals is divided into compartments

a.

One urinal is provided for every 50 operatives or fraction of 50

and

b.

san. no. 137/1928 as may, from time to time be modified by

him.

Exception: This sub rule shall not apply to any factory when it comes into force. the
Inspector of Factories may however require the owner of any such factory to provide
latrines accommodations available in the factory is out of date, in dilapidate condition or
otherwise unsatisfactory.
2. In case of such of the factories, workshops, or work place as would not fall within the
purview of the Indian Factories act 1911, the procedure laid down under a separate G.O
3088, P.H. dated 30th Oct 1946, has to be followed and this is also given in full for the
information of the public.