Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
38. Precautions 5 case of fire.--(I) Every factory shah, be provided with i;u@ means of escape in case of fire as may be prescribed, i n d if it appears to Qhe Inspector that any factory is ilot so provided, he may sei e on the manager of the factory an order in writing specifring the measures w&h, in his opinion -should be adopted to brihg the factory into conformity with th provisions of this section and any rules made thereunder, and requiring the sut. before a' date specified in €be order.
(2) I n every factory the doors affording exit from any room sha `ed` or fastened so that they cannot be easily and immediately ope inside while any person is within %he room, and all such doors, s f the sliding type, shall be constructed to open outwards.
`I` (3) I n every factdry, every window, door or other exit affording iyeana of escape in case of fire, other than the means of exit in vrdinary use la11 be distinctively marked in a language undektood -by the majority of t& ,Xrk$rs and in red letters of adequate size or by some other effective and clearly dh$erstootL sign. `1.`
(4) There. shall be provided in every factory effective and clearly audih? means of giving warning in case of fire to every person employed in the factoryk
( 5 ) A free passage-way giving access to each means of escape in case of fire shall be maintained for+the use of all workers in every rooin of a facto1.y
(6j Effective measures shall be taken to ensure that in everv factory-
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(7) B e ~ o v - m m e n t may make rules prescridiqg, any fa,ctory or class or description of factories, the 'means of vided in case of fire and the nature. 2nd a.mount of provided and 1r1sint;ained.i
If-it a.ppears to the of the ways, machinery or ba dangerous to human life or safety, -he may tory an order in writing requiring him before
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Source: India Code