Extinguishing Agent Trading Authorisation - Australian Government

Description

You will require this authorisation if you intend to buy, sell, store or dispose of an extinguishing agent. These agents include ozone depleting and synthetic greenhouse depleting gases that are used in fire protection. This authorisation is a business level permit that can be used by technicians to acquire the extinguishing agent required for a particular task.

A trading authorisation is required to undertake the following activities:

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

A trading authorisation is not required by a purchaser of fire protection extinguishers or system cylinders already charged with an extinguishing agent listed in the Act. Please note that this authorisation does not permit a person to acquire, store or dispose of halon.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

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

Exemptions

The Agency may be able to grant a Special EAHL or special circumstances which would allow a person to carry out work at a specified kind of place and / or on specified fire protection equipment. Please note that there must be special circumstances to justify the granting of this exemption.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to receive 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.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

Ongoing eligibility requirements include:

  • keeping up to date records, showing the amounts of extinguishing agent acquired, disposed of and recovered from equipment
  • having equipment that is adequate for the licence holder's activities
  • checking extinguishing agent containers for leaks.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Default duration is three years. For further information, please contact the board.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $480.00 2 year licence
Apply Application All $720.00 3 year licence

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.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Executive Officer - Ozone Protection

Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board
Mailing address: PO BOX 1049
Box Hill, Victoria 3128
Phone: 1300 731 922
Phone: 03 8892 3131
Fax: 03 8892 3132
Website: Fire Protection Industry (ODS & SGG) Board (Opens in new window)