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Extinguishing Agent Trading Authorisation - Australian Government

Description

You will need this authorisation if you intend to acquire, store and / or dispose of an extinguishing agent. An extinguishing agent means a scheduled substance that can be used to prevent, control or extinguish a fire, or suppress an explosion.

A trading authorisation is required to undertake the following activities:

  • buy, sell or possess extinguishing agents in bulk
  • fill or recover extinguishing agent.

This authorisation does not permit a person to acquire, store or dispose of halon - in this case, a Halon Special Permit is required.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this authorisation you must:

  • have appropriate equipment to be able to handle and prevent avoidable emissions
  • provide details of relevant training and experience
  • supply the name of employer if applicable
  • ensure that only people with the appropriate licence actually handle the extinguishing agent
  • provide a risk management plan with your application.

Duration

1, 2, or 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Current fees can be found here.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Extinguishing Agent Trading Authorisation (EATA) Conditions (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 Australian Government

Administering agency

Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.