Section 47 of Factories Act - on 5th Floor we want to construct dormitories for Workers

Section 47 of Factories Act: Shelters, rest rooms and lunch rooms -
In every factory wherein more than one hundred and fifty workers are ordinarily employed, adequate and suitable shelters or rest rooms and a suitable lunch room, with provision for drinking water, where workers can eat meals brought by them, shall be provided and maintained for the use of the workers:
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We have a 5 storied building Factory. Upto 4th floor we have Manufacturing Facilities and on 5th Floor we want to construct dormitories for Workers. Is there any restriction as per Factories Act?
What does it mean by ‘Shelters’ as per the above Rule 47 of Factories Act?

This is okay. If the plan is approved by the Fire and Safety department and Inspector of Factories and Boilers, you can have the restrooms on the top floor of the factory.

To my understanding, dormitories where employee living is not permitted inside factory premises. You may approach the concerned inspector for further clarifications.

Restrooms shall be within the factory premises, but living spaces where employees reside will not be permitted. What I meant was restrooms and not residential arrangements.

Can you please suggest what would be the size of dormitories for contract workers in factories?

The specifications of the rooms shall be mentioned only in the Rules. Therefore, please check your state rules.