Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08
Provision of means for escape in case of fire.
144 Factories. [ACT XII
(Chapter III
16. (1) Every factory shall be provided with such means of escape in case of fire for the persons employed in the
Provision of means for escape in case of fire.
144 Factories. [ACT XII
(Chapter III.—Health and Safety.)
ed therein as can reasonably be required in the circumstances of each case.
(2) In the case of any factory which is not in the opinion of the inspector so provided, the inspector may serve on the manager of the factory an order in writing, specifying the measures which he considers necessary for providing such means of escape, and requiring him to carry them out before a specified date.
Precautions against fire.
Source: India Code