Frequently asked questions
Classification as a declaration with periodic inspection

Is a DC classified facility included in an establishment subject to authorization or registration inspected by an approved body?

No, the DC classified facility included in an establishment that includes at least one facility subject to authorization or registration is under the control of the environmental inspectorate, like the rest of the establishment.

When does the first periodic inspection take place when a new plant is commissioned?

When a new DC classified facility is commissioned, the first inspection takes place within six months of commissioning.

When does the first periodic inspection take place when a plant changes from an authorization to a declaration with periodic inspection?

When an authorized facility becomes subject to the declaration system, the...