Compliance for Construction Site / Real Estate Development
Construction Site Compliance & SWM Rules 2026
16 rules typically apply to a construction site in India, covering waste management (including SWM Rules 2026) and general compliance obligations.
This is EarthReheal WasteLedger's plain-language interpretation, for informational purposes only — not legal advice. Always confirm against the official rule text and your regulator. Rules shown reflect our current catalog and may not capture every site-specific condition.
Waste Management (6)
Segregation, disposal, EPR, and related waste-stream obligations — including SWM Rules 2026.
General Compliance (10)
Reporting, licensing, and regulatory obligations beyond waste.
Air Act 1981
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Noise Pollution Rules 2000
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CGWA / Water Act
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Environmental Clearance (EIA)
Projects near sensitive ecosystems or within 10km of a protected area need prior Environmental Clearance before construction begins.
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BOCW Worker Registration & Welfare Cess
If 10 or more construction workers are employed at any point, this site must register under the BOCW Act and pay the 1% welfare cess funding worker benefits.
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Fire Safety (NOC & Systems)
Buildings above a certain height/occupancy (threshold varies by state) need a Fire Safety NOC, working fire-fighting systems (extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers), and regular fire drills — facility management is directly responsible for this, not just the builder.
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Diesel Storage Licence (PESO)
Storing more than 2,500L of diesel for DG backup requires a PESO storage licence and periodic tank safety certification.
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Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Consent
Operating an on-site STP needs SPCB Consent to Operate plus monthly performance and sludge-disposal logs.
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Shops & Establishments Registration
Nearly every commercial or institutional premises operating in India needs Shops & Establishments registration from the state labour department or municipal corporation — this is separate from any sector-specific licence and applies regardless of business type.
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POSH Internal Complaints Committee
Any workplace with 10 or more employees must proactively constitute an Internal Complaints Committee, including an external member, at every branch or office location — waiting until a complaint arises is itself a violation.
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