Central regulation

Noise Pollution Rules — Industrial Premises

Industrial premises must comply with ambient noise standards of 75 dB(A) (day) and 70 dB(A) (night). Powerloom shed noise routinely measures 90–100 dB(A) inside the shed — workers must have hearing PPE and the shed should be sited away from residential zones.

Definition

Industrial premises must comply with ambient noise standards of 75 dB(A) (day) and 70 dB(A) (night). Powerloom shed noise routinely measures 90–100 dB(A) inside the shed — workers must have hearing PPE and the shed should be sited away from residential zones.

What it means in practice

Noise Pollution Rules — Industrial Premises is administered by MoEFCC / MPCB. The obligation is grounded in Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 (Schedule (Ambient Air Quality Standards in respect of Noise)).

Practical hot button for Ichalkaranji-style residential-mixed sheds; include even if no immediate enforcement risk because it gates relocation incentives.

Triggers (applicability predicates)

These predicates are evaluated by Compliance Radar's applicability engine against a business profile to decide whether this rule applies.

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: one_time

Penalty for default: Violation: penalty up to Rs 1 lakh + closure direction (Environment (Protection) Act Sec 15).

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