Regulations governing the inspection and certification of activities using organic solvents e.g. Dry Cleaners and Car Sprayers are enforced by the Environmental Health Officers in South Dublin County Council.
The Regulations apply to dry cleaners and other activities listed where the solvent consumption is within or above the thresholds specified, other than installations licensed by the EPA through IPPC. Inspections of VOC premises are carried out by an approved assessor. The business then forwards the Approved Assessors inspection report together with their application form and appropriate fee to South Dublin County Council. The premises may then be visited by an Environmental Health Officer to go through the report findings with the owner or manager.
If the Environmental Health Officer is satisfied with the Approved Assessor’s report and follow-up, then a certificate of compliance under the regulations is issued to the company. The certificate may be issued for up to 3 years.
It is illegal to operate a business which is subject to these regulations without a valid certificate of compliance. Fixed Payment Notices as described in S.I. No. 357/2024, Section 28(A), may be issued for offences committed under the Regulation.
Additionally, any individual who fails to comply with or contravenes these Regulations may be prosecuted summarily, and be liable to a fine not exceeding €5,000.
The onus is placed on the business/trader to secure the service of an Approved Assessor and pay for the inspection and report.
These regulations apply to vehicle refinishing premises. Inspections of these premises are carried out by an approved assessor. The business then forwards the Approved Assessors inspection report together with their application form and appropriate fee to South Dublin County Council. The premises may then be visited by an Environmental Health Officer to go through the report findings with the owner or manager.
If the Environmental Health Officer is satisfied with the Approved Assessor’s report and follow-up, then a certificate of compliance under the regulations is issued to the company. The certificate may be issued for up to 3 years.
It is illegal to operate a business which is subject to these regulations without a valid certificate of compliance. Fixed Payment Notices as described in S.I. No. 356/2024, Section 27(A), may be issued for offences committed under the Regulation.
Additionally, any individual who fails to comply with or contravenes these Regulations may be prosecuted summarily, and be liable to a fine not exceeding €5,000.
The onus is placed on the business/trader to secure the service of an Approved Assessor and pay for the inspection and report.
Fee
- New Application: €70
- Renewal Application: €50
Where an application for renewal is not submitted prior to the expiration of the Certificate of Compliance then the subsequent application will be considered a NEW application and be subject to the higher fee.
Related file(s) Application Form for Dry Cleaners [DOC] (file size 34KB) Application form for Vehicle Refinishers [DOC] (file size 27KB) List of Certified Vehicle Refinishers [PDF] (file size 82KB)
