Is a Stability Certificate Needed for All Plans or Just Buildings Under Rule 3C in Rajasthan?

Stability Certificate Requirement Under Rule 3c of the Rajasthan Factories Rules 1951

I have a doubt regarding the stability certificate from a competent person under Rule 3c of the Rajasthan Factories Rules 1951. We have a hazardous waste management facility in western Rajasthan near Jodhpur. The nature of the work involves industrial waste collection, treatment, and disposal into a landfill. There is no manufacturing process; it is essentially a service sector.

My doubt pertains to the fact that we have obtained permission for a total of 17 drawings, including all aspects such as the landfill, rainwater collection sumps, security gates, compound wall, and master plan. The landfill and some of the sumps are constructed with HDPE sheets placed on the ground with some depression.

The factory inspector is advising us to obtain a certificate for all drawings by conducting tests through a competent agency that is authorized. They have quoted a price of 4000 per drawing.

Can someone please confirm whether the stability test is required only for buildings or for all plans authorized by the factories department?

Regards,
Bapi

Dear Bapi, I hope the provisions made under the Rajasthan Factories Rules are the same as those of the Maharashtra Factories Rules.

Stability Certificate Focus

The Stability Certificate focuses on Structural Stability. I have reproduced the condition given in the Maharashtra Factories Rules to be filled by structural engineers in Form No 1A.

I certify that I have inspected the premises, the plans of which have been approved by the Chief Inspector in his letter number ............... dated ........, and examined the various parts including the foundations with special reference to the machinery, plant, etc.; that have been installed. I am of the opinion that all the works of engineering construction in the premises are structurally sound and that their stability will not be endangered by their use as a Factory/Part of a Factory for the manufacture of ..................... for which the machinery, plant, etc. installed are intended.

Interpretation of the Rule

My interpretation of the rule is that any structure above ground needs to have a Stability Certificate when a manufacturing process is being carried out. To me, the Stability Certificate is not necessary for landfill sites. You can submit drawings only for the structures above ground and take a Stability Certificate.

Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir

Thank you very much for your prompt reply. Please let me know if it is required for the boundary walls and water storage tanks to be certified.

Regards,
Bapi

Yes, a Stability Structural certificate is required from the Registered Structural Engineer, who has a degree in Structural Engineering and is competent enough to provide the certificate.

Thank you, guys, but the doubt is whether stability is only for buildings in the factory or all the drawings that are approved by the factory inspector.

Regards,
Bapi

According to me, the compound walls and underground water storage tanks do not require stability certificates. The Factories Inspector has not insisted on the same in our case. However, if the water storage tank is overhead, it requires a structure for which a Stability Certificate is a must.

Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir