Curious About Factory Wall and Window Regulations Under the Factories Act 1948?

Hello, Everyone. I am a student of HR. While doing a presentation on the Factories Act of 1948, my teacher asked me about the height of the walls of a factory workshop and the proportion of windows for ventilation on the wall. May I know if there are any prescribed rules for the measurement of the wall's size and the proportion of windows for ventilation?

That's an interesting question, I must say. Even I was not aware of the above fact. But one day, the factory inspector paid a visit and started the measurement after disclosing the present rule. It's 18 feet.

Please refer to the Factory Act Rules; they will provide you with clear information. Moreover, when we get our plan approved, we have to mention all this information in Form 1.

Regards,
D V Gosavi

I am going to provide you with the Factory Act of 1948. I hope it will help you.

Regards.

As per the Factory Act 1948 and UP Factory Rule 1950 sec-6(i) and 112:

Internal Height Requirements

The internal height of a workroom shall be not less than 14 feet, measured from the floor level to the lowest part of the roof. If the roof is made of corrugated iron, which is neither covered with tiles nor has an inner ceiling or lining of heat-resisting material with an air space of at least four inches between it and the corrugated iron, the internal height shall be not less than 20 feet.

Provided that in the case of buildings having a brick or concrete roof, or a combination of the two, the minimum height may be 12 feet if approved by the Chief Inspector of Factories.

Exemptions for Certain Factories

Furthermore, in the case of all factories registered under Section 2(m)(ii), and factories registered under Section 2(m)(i) of the Act employing up to 50 workers, the Chief Inspector may, where he is satisfied that the conditions of work are reasonably good, exempt such factories from the provisions of this sub-rule.

Ventilation Requirements

Window, ventilator, and skylight area should be provided at the minimum rate of 1 sq. ft. to every 15 sq. ft. of floor area of the room (Rule 19).

Thanks,

Manish

As per the Factory Act 1948 and UP Factory Rule 1950 Sec-6(i) and 112:

1. The internal height of a workroom shall be not less than 14 feet, measured from the floor level to the lowest part of the roof. If the roof is of corrugated iron, which is neither covered with tiles nor has an inner ceiling or lining of heat-resisting material with an air space of at least four inches between it and the corrugated iron, the internal height shall be not less than 20 feet.

2. Provided that in the case of buildings having a brick or concrete roof, or a combination of the two, the minimum height may be 12 feet if approved by the Chief Inspector of Factories.

3. Provided further that in the case of all factories registered under Section 2(m)(ii) and factories registered under Section 2(m)(i) of the Act employing up to 50 workers, the Chief Inspector may, where he is satisfied that the conditions of work are reasonably good, exempt such factories from the provisions of this sub-rule.

4. Window, ventilator, and skylight area provided at the minimum rate of 1 sq. ft. to every 15 sq. ft. of floor area of the room (Rule 19).

Thanks,
Manish