The Clean Air (Arrestment Plant) (Exemption) Regulations 1969

Section 4 Exemption from requirement to fit arrestment plant

Application for exemption by the local authority of a furnace from the operation of section 3(1) of the Act

Name and address of local authority

A.

Full name and address of applicant

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Telephone No.

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Address of premises where furnace is or will be situated (if different from above)

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Name and address of consultant, contractor, or other agent (if employed)

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Telephone No.

B. 1.

Description of furnace for which exemption is sought

2.

Purpose for which it is to be used

C.

Grounds on which exemption is claimed (Note 1)

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Signed by or on behalf of the applicant

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Date (Note 2)

Notes 1 and 2

1. Section 4(2) of the Clean Air Act 1968 provides:—

“If on the application of the occupier of a building a local authority are satisfied that the emission of grit and dust from any chimney serving a furnace in the building will not be prejudicial to health or a nuisance if the furnace is used for a particular purpose without compliance with section 3(1) above, they may exempt the furnace from the operation of that subsection while used for that purpose”.

2. Section 4(4) of the Clean Air Act 1968 provides:—

“If a local authority to whom an application is duly made for an exemption under subsection (2) above fail to determine the application and to give a written notice of their decision to the applicant within eight weeks of receiving the application or such longer period as may be agreed in writing between the applicant and the authority, the furnace shall be treated as having been granted an exemption from the operation of section 3(1) while used for the purpose specified in the application”.