Informing your society and taking Permission

In an apartment or society, ensure the following

Get Society Approval (if applicable): obtain consent from your housing society or association before starting, as their by-laws dictate many external and internal modifications.  Also on use of certain types of equipment which can lead to structural damage.

Manage Waste Properly: Understand the societal rules related to dumping of waste/ malba and ensure the same by clarifying the same to your contractor. This will prevent debris from accumulating and causing a nuisance to neighbors. 

Respect Timings: Follow your society's or local authority's rules on working hours and avoid noisy activities during restricted periods, especially in apartment complexes

Security Deposit: Also they might have rules related to security deposit. Check the same and adhere to it.

Another important thing would be to get an idea from local maintenance team on which structural areas are columns, where are the water and pipelines etc. This would help you to save time and also avoid unnecessary damages.

 Check your municipal regulations

Rules vary city by city, so. Some of the key things to take care of could be

Check Local Municipal Regulations: Rules vary by city, so contact your local municipal or development authority to understand specific permit requirements for your project. Best way to do this is to understand this basis your scope of work from your interior designer or civil work contractor.

Obtain Permits: Major renovations, such as structural changes, extensions, or changes to plumbing/electrical systems, typically require permits. Again you can check with your interior designer or Civial work contractor for this.

Adhere to Safety Standards: Follow Indian construction site safety rules, including proper excavation shoring, electrical safety (grounding, insulated tools), and general housekeeping to prevent accidents. Also understand rules related to safety of workers especially related to high rises, any permits required etc. You can include these things in work contract of your contractor as well.