Which installations are subject to a permit requirement?
Certain installations may only be installed, modified, or used if a permit has been granted by the competent authority. This is known as a permit requirement. In this article, we provide an overview of the installations that fall under this obligation and explain why this is important.
What is a permit requirement?
A permit requirement means that certain installations or works can only be carried out if you have first obtained an environmental permit. This applies in particular to installations that may pose a risk to:
- Safety
- Health
- The environment
The environmental permit describes the conditions these installations must meet.
Which installations require a permit?
Below is an overview of installations that typically must be included in the environmental permit:
- Storage tanks
- Gas tanks
- Oil tanks
- Vapour recovery systems
- Pressure vessels
- Compressor/air tanks
- Steam generators
- Energy systems
- Air conditioning units
- Cooling installations
- Heating installations
- Welding equipment
- Lifting devices
- Truck-mounted cranes
- Forklifts
- Aerial work platforms
- Scissor lifts
- Stackers
- Telehandlers
- Workshop cranes
Tips for checking and management
✅ Check the environmental permit
If your inventory contains one or more installations subject to this permit requirement, make sure to double-check the environmental permit.
✅ Upload the permit in the platform
Ensure you upload the permit for the relevant site in Artion. This allows inspectors and users to access the correct documentation. More information about uploading permits can be found [here].