Norms for silent gensets
There will be no objection to install a silent generating set of capacity beyond 25 KVA in the basement or ground floor of the premises of commercial, industrial, public and apartment buildings in Chandigarh within the covered area norms subject to clearance by the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee and the Electricity department. A silent generating set up to 25 KVA will be allowed on the lowest level of the residential building in compliance with air pollution norms and structure-borne noise levels being as approved by the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee and the Electricity Department of Chandigarh Administration.

A silent generating set of any capacity and Dry Type Transformer or sub-station equipment will be allowed on the terrace or rooftop within service zone subject to the following conditions
i) That the structural stability is certified by a structural engineer
ii) That the Chief Fire Officer of the MC issues a No-Objection Certificate for the purpose
iii) That consent or clearance is obtained from the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee
iv) The applicant will apply to the Electricity department for clearance and electricity connection