Check your pollution Related regulations

In India, home renovation pollution is regulated under broad environmental laws like the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, along with specific rules for waste and noise. Key rules include the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, which mandate proper waste handling, and the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, which set daily noise limits and restrictions. You must adhere to dust control measures, proper waste disposal, and noise limits to avoid penalties. 

Specific Regulations for Renovation Work That you must get clarity on before starting the work

• Dust and Air Pollution:

• Developers must incorporate effective dust mitigation measures into project schedules from the beginning, including strategic planning during periods of increased air pollution. Also check with your society on norms related to dust mitigation such as installing dust preventing sheets etc.

• Avoid open burning of waste, as this is a significant contributor to air pollution. 

• Waste Management:

• Segregate and properly dispose of waste generated from renovation, including debris, packaging materials, and old components. 

• Seek to reuse and recycle construction waste whenever possible. 

• Noise Control:

• Keep noise levels within the permissible limits during permitted hours. Also check with your society.

• Limit the use of loud, noisy equipment, especially in residential areas, to prevent exceeding the permitted decibel levels for daytime and nighttime. 

• Seek special permission from local authorities if there is a need to operate beyond permitted hours or if the work is expected to be exceptionally noisy, such as certain specific drill machines etc.