Concerns were raised regarding the impact of construction activities on the city’s air quality and AQI BY Mumbai’s resident. In an effort to mitigate air pollution and promote a sustainable, green environment, the following guidelines have been proposed by BMC:
1) Buildings with a height of 70 meters or more are required to establish a 35-foot barricade around the construction site/plot area. Buildings with a height of less than 70 m will be required to have barricades with 25 ft height around the plot / construction area.
2) Layouts exceeding 1 acre must also maintain a 35-foot barricade, while those under 1 acre should have a 25-foot barricade.
3) Green cloth or jute sheet coverings should be deployed at construction sites, regardless of the construction stage.
4) Any uncovered building under construction will face BMC-issued stop-work notices.
5) The installation of a sprinkler system on key plot/site areas is mandatory, with regular misting throughout the day during construction.
Types of Dust suppression methods includes
Dust Suppression Cannons
Sprinkler Systems for unpaved Roads
Misting System in the Peripheral areas or on the boundries
6) All construction sites are to be equipped with air quality monitoring equipment. Developers are granted a 15-day window to procure and deploy apparatus on their sites.
7) During the demolition of existing buildings, it is strongly advised to cover the structure to prevent the dispersal of dust into the air.
8) Vehicles must not be overloaded, and CCTV cameras are to be placed at sites to monitor the cleanliness of vehicles, including tire cleaning and washing.
9) The Municipal Commissioner stressed that strict measures are essential to combat air pollution.
10) These guidelines apply to both private and public/government projects.
11) Furthermore, the Municipal Commissioner is actively seeking suggestions from our members on additional measures to address air pollution.
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