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Pollution control - clean air act approval

also known as: Chimney height, Clean Air, Combustion, Dust, Furnace, Grit, Smoke.

Pollution control - clean air act approval for heights of industrial chimneys

Clean Air Act Approval for Chimneys

You will need to apply for approval of a chimney height if you intend to:

  • Construct a new chimney OR,
  • Increase the combustion space of an existing furnace OR,
  • Add a new furnace to an existing installation OR,
  • Change the fuel burnt in an existing furnace OR,
  • Replace a furnace with one having a larger combustion space,

 

AND the furnace or boiler burns:

  • Pulverised fuel OR,
  • Any other solid matter at a rate of 45.5 kilograms per hour or greater OR,
  • Any liquid or gaseous matter at a rate equivalent to 366.4 kilowatts or more.

A simplified decision guide is shown below, however we suggest you always contact Environmental Protection to discuss any biomass boiler/burner installation. You can contact us through the Contact Us section above.

biomass boiler flowchart