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What You Need to do to Ensure You Get a License

  • Do you need to do anything before applying for a Trade License?
  • How do you get to know what requirements apply to your trade?
  • Categorization by the Fire Services Department
  • Categorization by the Public Health Department
  • Requirements of the City Planning Division
  • How to identify requirements for your trade
  • What are the requirements of the Fire Services Department?
  • What are the requirements of the Public Health Department for Dangerous and Dangerous and Offensive Trades?
  • What are the requirements of the Public Health Department for Offensive Trades?
  • What are the requirements of the Public Health Department for Food Related Trades?
  • What are the requirements of the City Planning Division?

Do you need to do anything before applying for a Trade License?

Prior to applying for a Trade License, it is recommended that you refer to the requirements of the CMC with respect to your specific trade/ business and ensure that each requirement has been fulfilled. At the time of processing your application, the Departments/ Division of Public Health, Fire Service and City Planning will check compliance of your trade/ trade premises with the mandated requirements. Non-compliance with these may result in rejection of your application and the consequent service of a closure order for your trade. In order to assist you in complying, details of the requirements of each Department are provided in this section.

How do you get to know what requirements apply to your trade?

In order to define specific requirements for each trade, the Fire Services and the Public Health Departments have categorized the trades into various groups. The requirements have been defined by these Departments for each group/ category of trades.The categorization of trades by each of the Departments is provided below, followed by guidelines on how to identify the specific requirements for your trade.

Categorization by the Fire Services Department

For the purpose of inspections, the Fire Services Department has categorized the trades requiring a Trade License to the following categories, based on the fire hazard posed by the trade


Light Hazard		 Any trade in which the manufacturing activities or goods/materials stored are such that the probability of a fire is low and only fires of a small size may be expected

Ordinary Hazard		 Any trade in which the manufacturing activities or goods/materials stored such that the probability of a fire is moderate and fires of a medium size may be expected.

High Hazard		 Any trade in which the manufacturing activities or goods/materials stored are of a nature such as to increase a fire probability, cause rapid burning, produce poisonous fumes or explosions in case of fire.

The categorization of trades into these groups has been provided in Table 1.

Categorization by the Public Health Department


Dangerous		 Any trade that generates extreme heat, pressure, fire or explosion or produces uncontrolled toxic/flammable mists, fumes, dusts or gases or causes sufficient corrosion or physical deterioration to damage the structural integrity of the premises.

Offensive		 An offensive trade is any trade which produces odious or unpleasant product, material or substance, or causes public nuisance.

Dangerous and Offensive		 Any trade which is both dangerous and offensive.

Food Related		 Any trade dealing with manufacture, storage, sale etc of food products and drinks.

Other		 Any trade not classified in the above categories e.g. Lodging Houses, Barber shops/salons.

The categorization of trades into these groups has been provided in Table 1

Requirements of the City Planning Division

While the City Planning Division has not categorized trades into different groups, it has divided the City of Colombo into various zones and the trades allowed in each zone have been defined.  Additionally, a set of trades which require a machinery permit and a noise level report in addition to the other requirements has been defined.

In Table 1, for each trade, the zones in which it may operate as well as the requirement for machinery permit and noise level report has been defined.

How to identify requirements for your trade

In order to assist you in identifying the specific requirements for your trade, Table 1 defines the following

  1. The trades which require a trade license (Column 2)
  2. The category to which each trade belongs with respect to the requirements of the Fire Services Department (Column 3). The requirements of the Fire Services Department with respect to each category are listed on in this section.
  3. The category to which each trade belongs with respect to the requirements of the Public Health Department (Column 4)
  4. The zones in which each trade is allowed to operate as per the City of Colombo Development Plan (Column 5).
  5. The trades which require a machinery permit and a noise level report (marked with a Y) (Column 6). The requirements of the City Planning Division with respect to each category are listed in this section.

Once you have located your trade from Column 2, you can identify the requirements of the three Departments with respect to your trade, the zones in which you can operate and whether you are required to obtain a machinery permit and a noise level report from Table 1.

It is recommended that you make a thorough study of all requirements listed for your trade and ensure compliance with the same prior to applying for a Trade license.

This document attempts to detail all information required by you for successfully applying for a Trade license. However, in case you find that you have queries or need clarifications, a list of key contact persons has been provided in the next section for your convenience.

Licensable Trades: Categorization for Each Department

Fire Service Public Health Planning
S. No. Trades Category Category Zone
001. Curing and Grading of Plumbago Ordinary Offensive 7
002. Storing of Plumbago Ordinary Offensive 6,7
003. Manufacture of Manure Ordinary Offensive 7
004. Storing of Manure Ordinary Offensive 6,7
005. Storing of Hides Light Offensive 6,7
006. Storing of Maldive Fish in quantity exceeding 250Kg's Light Offensive 6,7
007. Keeping of Poultry Light Offensive 6
008. Quarrying of Metal or Kabook Ordinary Offensive N/A
009. Quarrying of Gravel Light Offensive N/A
010. Keeping a Stable or Shed for Horses or Cattles Light Offensive 6,7,8
011. Keeping a Veterinary Infirmary Light Offensive 5,6,7,8,
012. Curing Rubber Light Offensive 7
013. Curing Mica Ordinary Offensive 7
014. Keeping a shed or yard for 10 or more heads of sheep or goats Light Offensive 6,7
015. Manufacture of tiles concrete pipes or other concrete materials Light Offensive 7
016. Curing of cardamoms, fibre, cinnamon by the use of sulphur fumes Light Offensive 7
017. Storing of cement exceeding 1250Kg's Light Offensive 6,7
018. Milling or drying of scrap rubber Light Offensive 7
019. Manufacture of trunks and/or suitcases Ordinary Offensive 7
020. Keeping an injector pump servicing station Ordinary Other 6,7
021. Manufacture of disinfectants Ordinary Offensive 7
022. Keeping an establishment in which tyres are rebuilt or retreated Light Offensive 7
023. Storing of cinnamon exceeding 50Kg's Light Offensive 6,7
024. Storing of Cocoa exceeding 500Kg's Light Offensive 6,7
025. Manufacture and/or storing of furniture Ordinary Offensive 6,7
026. Cutting and polishing Gems and Diamonds (by gem dealers) Ordinary Offensive 7
027. Storing of rubber by licensed dealers High Offensive 6,7
028. Storing of concrete Earthenware pipes Light Offensive 6,7
029. Storing and/or Manufacture of Rattan articles Ordinary Offensive 6,7
030. Keeping a weaving mill where mechanical power is used High Offensive 7
031. Milling of flour of curry stuffs Ordinary Offensive 5,6,7,8
032. Storing grain over 1000Kg's for commercial purposes other than for animal food (except a Co-operative Stores) Light Offensive 6,7
033. Manufacture of Rubber goods High Offensive 7
034. Curing and storing of shark fins Light Offensive 6,7
035. Grinding bones by Machinery Light Offensive 6,7
036. Manufacture or storing of polythene celluloid perse-petcs High Offensive 6,7
037. Storing and/or selling any form of acids and/or chemicals in exceeding 25litres/20Kg's High Offensive 6,7
038. Manufacture of Shoes/Shoe Parts and/or Boots Ordinary Offensive 7
039. Manufacture of Candles High Offensive 7
040. Sawing of timber by the employment of steam water or mechanical power or electrical power Ordinary Dangerous 7
041. Manufacture or aerated water/fruit drinks/Sauces Ordinary Dangerous 7
042. Keeping of a Copra store High Dangerous 6,7
043. Manufacture of Coconut oil by the use of machinery High Dangerous 7
044. Manufacture of Gingerly oil by the use of machinery High Dangerous 7
045. Keeping of chekky or hand mill for extracting oil Ordinary Dangerous 7
046. Manufacture and/or storing of textile Ordinary Dangerous 6,7
047. Manufacture of matches High Dangerous 7
048. Storing of kapok High Dangerous 6,7
049. Storing of coconut oil in quantity exceeding 225 litres High Dangerous 6,7
050. Storing of methylated spirits High Dangerous 6,7
051. Manufacture of Acetylene or Oxygen High Dangerous 7
052. Keeping a store or yard for storing more than 500 Tiles Light Dangerous 6,7
053. Keeping a a store or yard for storing more than 250 Bricks Light Dangerous 6,7
054. Keeping a store or yard for storing more than 250 Kabook Light Dangerous 6,7
055. Manufacture of Cigarettes High Dangerous 7
056. Manufacture and/or storing and/or selling Beedies and/or cigars High Dangerous 6,7
057. Storing of wooden chests in quantity exceeding 250 Kg's Ordinary Dangerous 6,7
058. Manufacture of coir High Dangerous 7
059. Manufacture of confectionery Ordinary Dangerous 5,6,7,8
060. Storing coal or coconut shell charcoal in quantity exceeding 50 Kg's High Dangerous 6,7
061. Manufacture of Boats & Barges High Dangerous 6,7
062. Manufacture of Repairing Wooden Chests Ordinary Dangerous 7
063. Keeping an establishment other than a garage where motor vehicles are repaired and where iron and metal work is done Ordinary Dangerous 5,6,7,8
064. Keeping an establishment other than a garage where motor vehicles are repaired in oxygen welding and electrical welding work is done Ordinary Dangerous 6,7
065. Keeping an establishment in which motor vehicles are re-repaired Ordinary Dangerous 6,7
066. Keeping an establishment in which motor vehicles are serviced Ordinary Dangerous 6,7
067. Keeping a printing press where mechanical power is used (number of employees of which is more than 25) Ordinary Dangerous 5,6,7,8
068. Storing of Oil to any description other than coconut oil in quantity exceeding 50Kg's High Dangerous 6,7
069. Storing of Sulphur and/or sulphur dust in quantity exceeding 50 Kg's High Dangerous 6,7
070. Manufacture of paint and/or varnish High Dangerous 7
071. Storing of cartridges in quantity exceeding 100 Nos High Dangerous 7
072. Manufacture and/or storing Coir or Kapok mattresses or pillows or cushions High Dangerous 6,7
073. Storing of more than 50 new tyres or tubes High Dangerous 6,7
074. Keeping an establishment where spray painting is done Ordinary Dangerous 6,7
075. Keeping an establishment for repairing mechanical refrigeration and air condition machines (other than electricity operations) Ordinary Dangerous 5,6,7,8
076. Keeping an establishment for stitching garments by using mechanical or electrical power High Dangerous 2,3,4,5,6,7,8
077. Keeping an establishment where shirt collars and cuff are tucked Ordinary Dangerous 2,3,4,5,6,7,8
078. Keeping an establishment other than a garage where mechanical power is used and in which electro plating is done Ordinary D&O 7
079. Manufacture, store or selling of Gas/Coal gas High D&O 6,7
080. Keeping an establishment where carbon dioxide is manufactured High D&O 6
081. Melting of Metal Ore High D&O 7
082. Storing of crackers (fire works) High D&O 6,7
083. Storing of gun powder weighing more than 2 Kg's High D&O 6,7
084. Storing of fats, waxes or resin High D&O 6,7
085. Manufacture of floor polish Ordinary D&O 7
086. Running an establishment for distillation of tar High D&O 7
087. Running an establishment for repairing, reconditioning or testing refrigerators or air conditions Ordinary D&O 5,6,7,8
088. Running an establishment where motor cars are assembled Ordinary D&O 6,7
089. Running an establishment where cycles or scooters are assembled Ordinary D&O 6,7
090. Melting of offal or animal blood Ordinary D&O 7
091. Running an establishment for manufacture of soap High D&O 7
092. Running an establishment for boiling oil High D&O 7
093. Running an establishment where clothes are dyed Ordinary D&O 7
094. Running a tannery Ordinary Food Related 7
095. Manufacturing and selling of herbal drink Light D&O 7
096. Manufacture of sago Ordinary D&O 7
097. Manufacture of gun powder High D&O N/A
098. Manufacture of fire works High D&O 7
099. Keeping a store or yard of hay High Offensive 7
100. Keeping a store of bones Light Offensive 7
101. Keeping a store or yard for storing inflammable oil High D&O 7
102. Manufacture and or storing of papadam Light Offensive 6,7
103. Keeping a Hotel Ordinary Food Related 1,4,5,6,7 & 8
104. Keeping a guest house Light Food Related 1,4,5,7 & 8
105. Keeping a dairy farm Light Offensive 6
106. Running an establishment for sale of grains Light Offensive 1,2,5,6,7 & 8
107. Manufacture and/or storing and/or selling paints and varnish High D&O 6,7
108. Storing of poonac weighing more than 1000Kg's Ordinary Offensive 6,7
109. Storing of forage other than poonac weighing more than 1000Kg's Ordinary Offensive 6,7
110. Running a hand operating press Light D&O 5,6,7,8
111. Storing, curing and repairing of gunny bags used for packing fertilizer, plumbago and slaked lime Ordinary Dangerous 6,7
112. Curing of arecanuts Ordinary Offensive 6
113. Keeping an industry related to charcoal or storing charcoal exceeding 50Kg's Ordinary Dangerous 6,7
114. Storing of scrap iron Light Offensive 6,7
115. Manufacturing and selling of glue and gums Ordinary Offensive 7
116. Keeping an establishment for recharging and/or storing of batteries Ordinary Offensive 6,7
117. Storing of empty bottles (over 100 bottles) Light Offensive 6,7
118. Manufacture and or storing of coffins Ordinary D&O 6,7
119. Manufacture of camphor Ordinary Offensive 7
120. Storing over 100 used gunnies for packing manure, lime or graphite Ordinary Offensive 6,7
121. Storing of more than 100 used tyres or tubes High Dangerous 6,7
122. Storing of used cloths (other than self-employment) Light Dangerous 6,7
123. Storing of new and/or old scrap paper (over 250Kg's) Light Dangerous 6,7
124. Running an establishment of electro plating, cromium plating, gold plating, silver or copper plating without using machinery Ordinary D&O 7
125. Running a firewood shed Light Dangerous 5,6,7,8
126. Manufacture and/or storing of juggary Light Food Related 6,7
127. Running a printing press which is mechanically operated and the number of employees of which is less than 25 Ordinary Dangerous 5,6,7,8
128. Storing of more than 250 Kg's of Bombay onions Light Offensive 6,7
129. Storing of more than 250Kg's of Potatoes Light Offensive 6,7
130. Storing of more than 250Kg's of Dry Fish Light Offensive 6,7
131. Storing of more than 300Kg's of Jadi Light Offensive 6,7
132. Running an establishment for dry cleaning clothes Light D&O 5,6,7,8
133. Running a coffee/tea café (Kiosk) Light Food Related All
134. Running an eating house Light Food Related All
135. Running a hostel Light Other 1,4,5,6,7,8
136. Running a restaurant (Restaurants are run by welfare societies solely for the benefit of their members are exempted from license duties) Ordinary Food Related 1,4,5,6,7,8
137. Running a Bakery Light Food Related 5,6,7,8
138. Running a Barber Saloon / Beauty Saloon Light Other 1,2,5,6,7,8
139. Running a Laundry Light Other 5,6,7,8
140. Storing of Lime Light Offensive 6,7
141. Running an establishment for vulcanising tyres or tubes (except self-employment) Ordinary Offensive 6,7
142. Running a bonded ware house Ordinary/High* Offensive 6,7
143. Keeping a place for storing and/or selling of sugar Light Offensive 6,7
144. Keeping a place for storing and/or selling of Flour Light Offensive 6,7
145. Keeping an establishment for manufacturing Aluminium Ware Light D&O 7
146. To keep an industrial establishment to manufacture any kind of article by the use of machinery or electricity or steam Ordinary/High* D&O 7
147. Storing any foodstuff for human consumption Light Offensive 6,7
148. Manufacturing of indigenous/western drugs/medicine Light Offensive 7

What are the requirements of the Fire Services Department?

The inspection by the Fire Services Department is primarily concerned with the fire readiness of your premises. This relates to the structure of the building and fire prevention systems in place.

The requirements for each category of trade are provided in the Table 3. Definitions of key terms used in the table are provided in Table 2 below.

Table 2: Definitions of Key Terms

S.No. Term Definition
01. Non-Riser building Any building that does not exceed 18 meters in height.
02. Medium-Riser building Any building that exceeds 18 meters in height but does not exceed 30 meters in height.
03. High-Riser building Any building with more than 10 floors including the ground floor or whose height at any part of it above the ground level exceeds 30 meters excluding a lift or motor room not exceeding 56 square meters in extent or a staircase room not exceeding a height of 3 meters and not exceeding 25 square meters in extent or a water tank not exceeding a height of 1.5 meters.
04. Hose Reel A metal reel permanently connected to the water supply on which is wound rubber tubing having a diameter of 19 mm or 25 mm with a length of 30m.
05. Wet Riser System A water main permanently charged with water installed in the building or within the site of the building to provide a water supply for branch mains to hydrants on various stories.
06. Fire Suppression System Fire fighting system like sprinklers, Wet and dry chemical agents, gaseous agents for controlling fires
07. Fire Fighting Shaft A fire fighting shaft provides a quick, safe and protected access route for fire fighters when fighting fires and may also serve as a means of escape for the occupants of the building. The fire fighting shaft consists of a protected enclosure containing a fire fighting stairway and a fire fighting lift.
08. Protected Stairway A staircase which has its walls, ceilings and floors constructed of non-combustible materials and having the required fire resistance. The doors to such staircases should have a minimum half hour fire resistance, shall be self closing, and should open in the direction of escape.
09. Occupancy Load The occupant load of a building or part thereof means the total number of persons that may occupy such building or part thereof at any one time.
10. Automatic Flooding System Fire fighting system using agents like inert gases to control fire
11. ICTAD Institute for Construction Training and Development
Table 3: Requirements of the Fire Services Department
Building Risk Category Light Hazard Ordinary Hazard High Hazard
Building risk – Non-riser building : Floor area up to 800 sq. m. 1.First Aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point. 1.Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point. 1.Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point.
2.“Exit” signs 2.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs 2.First aid hose reel every 800m
3.Single protected stairway (depending on the occupancy load) 3.Single protected stairway (depending on the occupancy load) 3.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs
4.Compartments according to I.C.T.A.D. regulation 4.Single protected stairway (depending on the occupancy load)
5.Compartments according to I.C.T.A.D. regulation
Building risk – Non-riser building : Floor area exceeding 800 sq. m. 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point. 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point. 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point.
2.First aid hose reel every 800m 2.First aid hose reel every 800m 2.First aid hose reel every 800m
3.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs 3.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs 3.Fire hydrant
4.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load) 4.Manual fire alarm 4.Automatic alarm and sprinkler system
5.Manual Fire alarm 5.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load) 5.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs
6.Compartments according to I.C.T.A.D. regulation 6.Automatic flooding system
7.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load)
8.Compartments according to I.C.T.A.D. regulation
Building risk – Medium -riser building: 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point. 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point. 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point.
2.First aid hose reel every 800m 2.First aid hose reel every 800m 2.First aid hose reel every 800m
3.Wet riser system every 900 m 3.Wet riser system every 900 m 3.Fire hydrant
4.Manual and auto fire alarm system 4.Manual and auto fire alarm system 4.Automatic alarm and sprinkler system
5.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs 5.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs 5.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs
6.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load) 6.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load) 6.Automatic flooding system
7.Compartments according to I.C.T.A.D. regulation 7.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load)
8.Compartments according to I.C.T.A.D. regulation
9.No. of exit depending on occupancy load
Building risk – High-riser building: 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point. 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point. 1.First aid Fire extinguisher for every 210 m one point.
2.First aid hose reel every 800m 2.First aid hose reel every 800m 2.First aid hose reel every 800m
3.Wet riser system every 900 m 3.Wet riser system every 900 m 3.Wet riser system every 900 m
4.Manual and auto fire alarm system 4.Fire hydrant 4.Fire hydrant
5.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs 5.Manual and auto fire alarm system 5.Manual and auto fire alarm system
6.Automatic sprinklers 6.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs 6.“Exit”/”Fire exit” signs
7.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load) including fire-fighting shaft 7.Automatic sprinklers 7.Automatic sprinklers
8.Auto-flooding system (depending upon hazard) 8.Auto-flooding system (depending upon hazard)
9.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load) including fire-fighting shaft 9.Alternative means of escape (depending on the occupancy load) including fire-fighting shaft
10.Compartments/fire gaps for exposure hazards

What are the requirements of the Public Health Department for Dangerous Dangerous and Offensive Trades?

The inspection by the Public Health Department is primarily concerned with the cleanliness and sanitation of your trade building and premises. The requirements for trades classified as Dangerous and Dangerous and Offensive are provided in Table 4 below.

Table 4: Requirements of the Public Health Department for €œDangerous €œDangerous and Offensive Trades.

S.No. Requirement
01. Building must be in good repair (white wash/paint done within last six months)
02. Sufficient light and ventilation to be provided (widow size to be 1/7th of the floor area)
03. If natural ventilation not possible, then provision for artificial ventilation to be made
04. Water should be provided from city mains
05.

Sufficient toilet facilities with running water to be provided (Separate toilets for female employees):

1-100 employees 1 toilet for every 25 employees

Over 100 employees 1 toilet for every 40 employees
06. Meals, rest rooms and lockers to be provided
07. Owners should maintain annual medical reports for employees
08. Personal hygiene of employees and proper attire (e.g: apron, head gear, shoes etc)
09. List of workers should be maintained
10. Drains should be clean and covered at all times
11. Used dustbins with tight lids should be kept on premises at all times
12. Registration with the Labour Department (if applicable)[1]
13. Environment Protection Licence from the CEA (if applicable)[2]
14. The method of treatment and disposal of fumes, gases, vapours, dust, solids and impurities generated on the premises should be in accordance with specifications given in the National Environmental Act of 2000 No. 53, 1988 No. 56 and the Amended Act 1980 No. 47
15. Any offensive material refuse, residue or other substance (whether solid or liquid) which may be injurious to health or from which noxious or offensive vapours or gases may escape, to be placed in closed receptacles or to be otherwise dealt with to prevent injury to health and escape of those vapours or gases into the atmosphere
16. The premises and all drains, fittings, apparatus, machinery, utensils, vehicles, tools and appliances used in connection with the trade to be maintained in a clean condition and good repair
17. Premises should be clean and free from animals and insects such as mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, ants, dogs, cats and rats
18. Offensive liquid or matter should not flow into or upon a road, private way, footway, channel or water course

What are the requirements of the Public Health Department for Offensive Trades?

The inspection by the Public Health Department is primarily concerned with the cleanliness and sanitation of your trade building and premises. The requirements for trades classified as Offensive are provided in Table 5 below.

Table 5: Requirements of the Public Health Department for OffensiveTrades

S.No. Requirement
01. Building must be in good repair (white wash/paint done within last six months)
02. Sufficient light and ventilation to be provided (widow size to be 1/7th of the floor area)
03. If natural ventilation not possible, then provision for artificial ventilation to be made
04. Water should be provided from city mains
05.

Sufficient toilet facilities with running water to be provided (Separate toilets for female employees):

1-100 employees 1 toilet for every 25 employees

Over 100 employees 1 toilet for every 40 employees
06. Meals, rest rooms and lockers to be provided
07. Owners should maintain annual medical reports for employees
08. Personal hygiene of employees and proper attire (e.g: apron, head gear, shoes etc)
09. List of workers should be maintained
10. Drains should be clean and covered at all times
11. Used dustbins with tight lids should be kept on premises at all times
12. Registration with the Labour Department (if applicable)[1]
13. Environment Protection Licence from the CEA (if applicable)[2]
14. The method of treatment and disposal of fumes, gases, vapours, dust, solids and impurities generated on the premises should be in accordance with specifications given in the National Environmental Act of 2000 No. 53, 1988 No. 56 and the Amended Act 1980 No. 47
15. Any offensive material refuse, residue or other substance (whether solid or liquid) which may be injurious to health or from which noxious or offensive vapours or gases may escape, to be placed in closed receptacles or to be otherwise dealt with to prevent injury to health and escape of those vapours or gases into the atmosphere
16. The premises and all drains, fittings, apparatus, machinery, utensils, vehicles, tools and appliances used in connection with the trade to be maintained in a clean condition and good repair
17. Premises should be clean and free from animals and insects such as mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, ants, dogs, cats and rats
18. Offensive liquid or matter should not flow into or upon a road, private way, footway, channel or water course

What are the requirements of the Public Health Department for Trades?

The inspection by the Public Health Department is primarily concerned with the cleanliness and sanitation of your trade building and premises. The requirements for trades classified as ‘Food Related’ are provided in Table 6 below.

Table 6: Requirements of the Public Health Department for related Trades

S.No. Requirement
01. Building must be in good repair (white wash/paint done within last six months)
02. Sufficient light and ventilation to be provided (widow size to be 1/7th of the floor area)
03. If natural ventilation not possible, then provision for artificial ventilation to be made
04. Water should be provided from city mains
05.

Sufficient toilet facilities with running water to be provided (Separate toilets for female employees):

1-100 employees 1 toilet for every 25 employees

Over 100 employees 1 toilet for every 40 employees
06. Meals, rest rooms and lockers to be provided
07. Owners should maintain annual medical reports for employees
08. Personal hygiene of employees and proper attire (e.g: apron, head gear, shoes etc)
09. Drains should be clean and covered at all times
10. Used dustbins with tight lids should be kept on premises at all times
11. Registration with the Labour Department (if applicable)
12. Environment Protection License from the CEA (if applicable)
13. The method of treatment and disposal of fumes, gases, vapours, dust, solids and impurities generated on the premises should be in accordance with specifications given in the National Environmental Act of 2000 No. 53, 1988 No. 56 and the Amended Act 1980 No. 47
14. Any offensive material refuse, residue or other substance (whether solid or liquid) which may be injurious to health or from which noxious or offensive vapours or gases may escape, to be placed in closed receptacles or to be otherwise dealt with to prevent injury to health and escape of those vapours or gases into the atmosphere
15. The premises and all drains, fittings, apparatus, machinery, utensils, vehicles, tools and appliances used in connection with the trade to be maintained in a clean condition and good repair
16. Premises should be clean and free from animals and insects such as mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, ants, dogs, cats and rats
17. Offensive liquid or matter should not flow into or upon a road, private way, footway, channel or water course

What are the requirements of the Public Health Department for Trades?

The inspection by the Public Health Department is primarily concerned with the cleanliness and sanitation of your trade building and premises. The requirements for trades classified are provided in Table 7 below.

Table 7: Requirements of the Public Health Department for Trades

S.No. Requirement
01. Building must be in good repair (white wash/paint done within last six months)
02. Sufficient light and ventilation to be provided (widow size to be 1/7th of the floor area)
03. If natural ventilation not possible, then provision for artificial ventilation to be made
04. Water should be provided from city mains
05.

Sufficient toilet facilities with running water to be provided (Separate toilets for female employees):

1-100 employees 1 toilet for every 25 employees

Over 100 employees 1 toilet for every 40 employees
06. Meals, rest rooms and lockers to be provided
07. Owners should maintain annual medical reports for employees
08. Personal hygiene of employees and proper attire (e.g: apron, head gear, shoes etc)
09. Drains should be clean and covered at all times
10. Used dustbins with tight lids should be kept on premises at all times
11. Registration with the Labour Department (if applicable)
12. Environment Protection License from the CEA (if applicable)
13. The method of treatment and disposal of fumes, gases, vapours, dust, solids and impurities generated on the premises should be in accordance with specifications given in the National Environmental Act of 2000 No. 53, 1988 No. 56 and the Amended Act 1980 No. 47
14. Any offensive material refuse, residue or other substance (whether solid or liquid) which may be injurious to health or from which noxious or offensive vapours or gases may escape, to be placed in closed receptacles or to be otherwise dealt with to prevent injury to health and escape of those vapours or gases into the atmosphere
15. The premises and all drains, fittings, apparatus, machinery, utensils, vehicles, tools and appliances used in connection with the trade to be maintained in a clean condition and good repair
16. Premises should be clean and free from animals and insects such as mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, ants, dogs, cats and rats
17. Offensive liquid or matter should not flow into or upon a road, private way, footway, channel or water course

What are the requirements of the City Planning Division?

The inspection by the City Planning Division is primarily concerned with the city zoning requirements and the structural integrity of your trade building and premises. The requirements of the City Planning division are provided in Table 8 below.

Table 8: Requirements of the City Planning Division

S.No. Requirement Definition
01. Conformity to Zoning plan The Division checks whether your trade is allowed in the Zone in which it is located.
02. Approved Building plan An approved building plan must be available for your trade building. In case any structural changes have been made post obtaining the building plan approval, a new building approval application should be submitted along with an undertaking to obtain the approval prior to the next renewal of Trade License
03. Certificate of Conformity The Division checks if a valid Certificate of Conformity has been obtained for your trade premises/ building. In absence of a CoC, an undertaking would need to be provided that the CoC would be obtained prior to the next renewal of trade license
04. Certificate of Change of Use In case the existing usage of the trade premises/ building is different from the usage for which the CoC has been obtained, a Certificate of Change of Use must be obtained e.g. this should be obtained in cases where a residential premises is being used for commercial premises such as running a guest house or where the nature trade activity has changed
05. Machinery Permit Trades which require a machinery permit (defined in Table 1) should have a valid permit at the time of inspection
06. Noise Level Report Trades which require a noise level report (same as the trades which require a machinery permit as defined in Table 1) should have a report to substantiate that noise levels are within prescribed limits
07. Rear Space Check for adequacy of space at the rear of the trade premises
08. Light and ventilation requirement Check for adequacy of light and ventilation within the premises and the need for artificial light and ventilation
09. Parking requirement Check for adequacy of parking space

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