1. State Industrial Development Corporations
In most cases, state-level industrial development authorities are the primary regulators of building norms within designated industrial areas. These include:
- MIDC – Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
- KIADB – Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board
- SIPCOT – State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu
- TSIIC – Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation
- RIICO – Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation
They define and enforce norms related to:
- Setbacks, plot coverage, height restrictions
- Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
- Fire safety, access roads, and utility corridors
- Structural approvals and architectural compliance
2. Town Planning and Urban Development Authorities
If the industrial zone lies within municipal limits or urban areas, local town planning authorities may also play a role in regulating:
- Land use and zoning conformity
- Development Control Regulations (DCR)
- Building plan approvals and occupancy certificates
Examples include:
- CMDA (Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority)
- HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority)
- DDA (Delhi Development Authority)
They ensure that construction aligns with the master plan and urban design policies.
3. Municipal Corporations or Local Bodies
Where industrial zones fall under municipal corporations or nagar panchayats, these bodies may regulate:
- Building permissions and construction permits
- Drainage, waste disposal, and sanitation clearances
- Utility connections and inspection services
Municipal engineers often conduct site inspections and structural verifications before granting final occupancy.
4. State Department of Town and Country Planning
The State Town and Country Planning Departments frame overarching guidelines for:
- Industrial park layouts and land subdivision regulations
- Approval of new industrial zones and cluster policies
- Periodic revision of building codes and compliance parameters
They coordinate with other departments for inter-agency compliance and integrated planning.
5. Fire and Disaster Management Authorities
Building norms related to fire safety, emergency access, and disaster management are governed by:
- State Fire Departments
- Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) in some states
- National Building Code (NBC) standards for exit widths, hydrant spacing, and fire-resistant materials
Approval from the fire department is typically mandatory before project commissioning.
6. Pollution Control Boards (For Environmentally Sensitive Construction)
For factories dealing with chemicals, effluents, or hazardous materials, the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) may enforce additional norms related to:
- Building layout for effluent treatment plants (ETPs)
- Storage area planning for hazardous substances
- Ventilation and containment designs
These are essential for obtaining Consent to Establish and Operate under environmental laws.
