Clinics & diagnostics space in Chennai: what to check
Clinics and labs need accessible, licensable space rather than large space. Ground-floor units, or first-floor units with lift access, work best because patients include the elderly and the mobility-impaired. Registration under the state's clinical establishments rules, and biomedical waste authorisation with a contracted disposal vendor, are tied to the premises, so the landlord's NOC has to be part of the lease. Imaging changes the brief: an X-ray or CT room needs lead shielding, a structurally adequate floor for equipment weight, and AERB clearance for the specific room layout. Diagnostic labs additionally need reliable power for refrigerated storage and proper drainage for the sample area.
- Ground floor or lift access, and step-free patient entry
- Landlord NOC for clinical establishment registration and signage
- Biomedical waste authorisation and a contracted disposal vendor
- Imaging: lead shielding, floor loading and AERB clearance for the layout
- Power backup for refrigerated storage; water and drainage at the sample area