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Decree Of 8 December 2011 On General Requirements For Facilities Under The Registration Regime Under The Heading No. 2910-C Of The Nomenclature Of Facilities Classified For The Protection Of The Approximately ...

Original Language Title: Arrêté du 8 décembre 2011 relatif aux prescriptions générales applicables aux installations relevant du régime de l'enregistrement au titre de la rubrique n° 2910-C de la nomenclature des installations classées pour la protection de l'environ...

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JORF no.0019 of 22 January 2012 page 1254
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Order of 8 December 2011 on the general requirements for facilities under the registration regime under heading 2910-C of the nomenclature of plants classified for the protection of the environment (i.e., combustion plants consuming exclusively biogas produced by a single methane facility registered under heading 2781-1)

NOR: DEVP1132167A ELI: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/eli/arrete/2011/12/8/DEVP1132167A/jo/texte


Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing,
Considering the environmental code, including articles L. 211-1, L. 220-1, L. 511-2, L. 512-7, D. 211-10, D. 211-11 and R. 211-94;
Vu le Decree No. 96-1010 of 19 November 1996 for devices and protection systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres;
Considering the decision of 23 January 1997 on the limitation of noises emitted in the environment by facilities classified for environmental protection;
Having regard to the Decree of 25 July 1997 on general requirements for facilities classified for environmental protection under heading 2910 (combustion);
In view of the July 7, 2009 Decision on Air and Water Analysis Procedures in CEPAs and Reference Standards;
Having regard to the 12 August 2010 general requirements for classified methane facilities under the registration regime under heading 2781-1 of the nomenclature of listed facilities for environmental protection;
In view of the decision of 4 October 2010 on accidental risk prevention in licensed facilities classified for environmental protection;
Considering the 10 December 2003 circular on combustion plants using biogas;
Considering the opinion of the professional organizations concerned;
In light of the opinion of the Conseil supérieur de la prévention des risques technologiques dated 28 June 2011,
Stop it!

  • TITRE Ier : CHAMP D'APPLICATION Article 1 Learn more about this article...


    This Order sets out the requirements for classified facilities under heading 2910-C. It does not apply to existing facilities already authorized under heading 2910.
    The provisions apply to installations without prejudice to specific requirements supplementing or strengthening which may be accompanied by the registration order under the conditions set out in Articles L. 512-7-3 and L. 512-7-5 of the Environmental Code.

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    For the purpose of this Order, the following means:
    "Open circuit refrigeration": any system that allows the return of cooling water to the natural environment after sampling;
    "Epandage": any application of waste or effluent on or in agricultural soils;
    "Volatile organic compound (VOC)": any organic compound with a vapour pressure of 0.01 kPa or more at a temperature of 293.15 kelvin or with a corresponding volatility under special conditions of use;
    "Emergence": the difference between the levels of continuous pressure weighted A of ambient noise (operating installation) and residual noise (in the absence of the noise generated by the installation);
    "Regulated Areas of Emergence":
    ― the interior of buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties, existing on the date of the filing of records, and their closest external parts (course, garden, terrace), other than those of buildings located in areas intended to receive artisanal or industrial activities;
    ―constructible areas defined by urban planning documents that are opposable to third parties and published on the date of the filing of records;
    - the interior of buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties that have been established after the date of the filing of records in the constructible areas defined above and their closest external parts (course, garden, terrace), excluding those of buildings located in areas intended to receive artisanal or industrial activities;
    "burning device": any technical device in which biogas derived from methane installation classified under heading 2781-1 of the nomenclature of classified facilities is oxidized to use the heat thus produced, such as boiler, turbine or engine, associated or not with post-combustion, excluding torch and radiant panels;
    "Heating": local with boiler combustion appliances;
    "Operating time": the ratio between the total amount of energy provided by the fuel expressed in MWh and the total thermal power declared;
    "Power": amount of thermal energy contained in the fuel, expressed in lower calorific power, likely to be consumed in a second in nominal power, expressed in thermal megawatts (MWth);
    "burning installation": any group of combustion appliances operated by the same operator and located on the same site, and connected, or technically and economically connected, to a common chimney.
    The power of an installation is the sum of the powers of all the combustion apparatus that compose it. When several devices composing an installation are unable to operate simultaneously, the power of the installation is the maximum value among the sums of the power of the devices that can operate simultaneously. This rule also applies to emergency devices that replace one or more unavailable devices to the extent that, when in service, the power applied does not exceed the total declared power of the facility.

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    The facility is established, completed and operated in accordance with the plans and other documents attached to the application for registration.
    The operator shall enumerate and justify, as appropriate, all arrangements for the design, construction and operation of the facilities to comply with the requirements of this Order.

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    The operator shall prepare and maintain a record with the following documents:
    a copy of the application for registration and the accompanying file;
    - the record record maintained and dated based on the modifications to the facility;
    ― the registration order issued by the prefect and any prefectural order relating to the installation;
    ― results of effluent and noise measurements over the past five years;
    ― the registry that gathers all reports of accidents or incidents made at the inspection of classified facilities;
    the following documents and data:
    - the operating time of the calculated installation as specified in Article 2;
    the risk location plan (see article 8);
    - the register indicating the nature and quantity of hazardous products held and the fuel consumed (see article 9);
    the general plan of storage (see article 9);
    – the safety data sheets of the products present in the installation (see article 9);
    - supporting evidence of fire resistance properties of at-risk premises (see article 11);
    - the elements justifying the conformity, maintenance and verification of electrical installations (see article 16);
    documents relating to detection systems (see article 19);
    - operating instructions (see article 28);
    - the periodic inspection and maintenance register (see article 31);
    - the record of water sampling measurement results (see Article 33);
    ― the effluent collection network plan (see Article 35);
    the details of the calculation of the chimney height (see article 51);
    - the register of hazardous waste generated by the facility (see article 62);
    the program of emission monitoring (see article 63);
    ― the technical elements to attest to the absence of air emissions of certain products by the installation (see article 65);
    ― the technical elements to attest to the lack of water emissions of certain products by the installation (see article 66).
    This file is subject to inspection of classified facilities.

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    Combustion devices are installed to prevent any risk of fire and explosion and to avoid compromising the safety of the neighbourhood, inside and outside, at the facility. They are sufficiently remote from any storage and any activity that implements combustible or flammable materials. The location of the appliances must meet the following distance distance distances (the distances are measured by horizontal projection compared to the exterior walls of the premises that houses them or, if not, the devices themselves):
    10 meters from the limits of property and establishments receiving from the public of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th category, large buildings, buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties and highways;
    10 metres from facilities for fuel or flammable materials, including air storage of liquid or gaseous fuels for the supply of combustion appliances present in the facility.
    Combustion appliances shall be installed, except as required for operation justified by the operator, in a premises only reserved for such use and meeting the above implantation rules.
    When the combustion apparatus is placed outside, hoods, or any other equivalent means, are intended to withstand the weather.
    The facility is not above or below inhabited premises, occupied by third parties or office use, with the exception of technical premises. It is not located in the basement.

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    Without prejudice to urban planning regulations, the operator shall adopt the following provisions, necessary to prevent theft of dust and other materials:
    ― the roadways and parking areas of the vehicles are fitted (gradient forms, coating, etc.), and properly cleaned;
    – vehicles leaving the facility do not cause dust or mud to be deposited on the traffic lanes. For this purpose, provisions such as the washing of the wheels of the vehicles are provided if necessary;
    – the areas where possible are grassed or vegetated, vegetation screens are put in place, if possible.

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    The operator shall make appropriate arrangements to integrate the installation into the landscape.
    All facilities are maintained clean and maintained continuously.
    The premises of the facility, under the control of the operator, are designed and maintained in good condition of cleanliness. Release emissaries and their periphery are the subject of special care.

  • PART III: PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS AND POLLUTIONS
    • Chapter I: General Article 8 Learn more about this article...


      The operator shall identify, under its responsibility, the parts of the facility that, because of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of the material being implemented, stored, used or produced, are likely to cause a claim that may have direct or indirect consequences on the interests referred to in section L. 511-1 of the Environmental Code.
      The operator reports the nature of the risk in each of these parties on a conventional panel.
      The operator has a general plan of workshops and storages indicating these risks.

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      Without prejudice to the provisions of Labour code, the operator has documents that allow it to know the nature and risks of hazardous products present in the facility, in particular safety data sheets.
      The operator maintains a record of the nature and quantity of hazardous products held and of fuel consumed, to which a general storage plan is annexed. This registry is available to fire and rescue services.

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      The premises are maintained clean and regularly cleaned, in particular to avoid clusters of hazardous or polluting materials and dust. Cleaning equipment is adapted to the risks posed by products and dust.

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      Fire or explosion-risk premises have the following minimum fire reaction and resistance characteristics:
      ―a combination of R 15 structure;
      • Class A1 materials;
      – exterior walls and separative walls REI 120 (twenty-two-hour firewall);
      ― REI 120 floorings (two-hour firewall);
      – fire-resistant doors and closures (including those with glazing and hardware) and their EI 120 closure devices (grade firewall 2 hours);
      – roofs and roof covers BROOF (t3).
      A: carrying capacity.
      E: ltightness on fire.
      I: thermal insulation.
      Classifications are expressed in minutes.
      The openings in the separative elements (passing ducts and pipes, conveyors) are equipped with fire-cutting devices equivalent to that required for these separative elements.
      The evidence of fire resistance properties is retained and maintained at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities.
      The premises of the combustion facility that are located outside of the storage and operating buildings may not be required to comply with the provisions of this section provided that they do not communicate with any other premises, that they do not shelter any workstation and that their area does not exceed 100 m2.

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      I. Accessibility.
      The facility has at least access at all times to allow fire and rescue services to be operated.
      For the purpose of this Order, "access to installation" means an opening linking the service or public lane and the interior of the site sufficiently sized to allow the entry of emergency equipment and their implementation.
      Vehicles whose presence is related to the operation of the facility station without causing any discomfort for the accessibility of emergency equipment from the external traffic lanes to the installation, even outside the operating and opening hours of the facility.
      II. - Accessibility of equipment near the facility.
      At least one "machine" track is kept clear to access at least two facades of the installation and is positioned so that it cannot be obstructed by the collapse of all or part of the installation.
      This "machine" track respects the following characteristics:
      - the useful width is at least 3 metres, the free height at a minimum of 3.5 metres and the slope below 15%;
      - in the inner radius bends below 50 metres, an internal R radius of 11 metres is maintained and an overwidth of S = 15/R meters is added;
      – the track is resistant to the load calculated for a vehicle of 160 kN with a maximum of 90 kN per axle, with a maximum distance of 3.6 metres;
      ― each point in the perimeter of the installation is at a maximum distance of 60 metres from that track;
      ― no obstacle is available between access to the installation [or ladders] and the equipment lane.
      In the event of an impossibility to set up a lane allowing traffic on the entire perimeter of the installation and, if all or part of the lane is at a standstill, the last 40 meters of the part of the stale lane are of a minimum useful width of 7 meters and a 20-metre-diameter turning area is scheduled at its end.
      III. - Displace emergency equipment inside the site.
      In order to allow the crossing of emergency equipment, any section of "machine" track of more than 100 linear meters has at least two so-called cross-roads, judiciously positioned, whose characteristics are:
      ― minimum useful width of 3 meters in addition to the machine track;
      - minimum length of 10 meters,
      presenting the same qualities of slope, bearing force and free height as the "machinery" path.
      IV. - Ladder station.
      For any installation located in a building of height greater than 8 metres, at least one façade is served by at least one "scale" track allowing the circulation and stationing of the air scales. This ladder is directly accessible from the gear track defined in II.
      From this path, a ladder accessing at least the entire height of the building can be arranged. The track also meets the following characteristics:
      ― the useful width is at least 4 meters, the length of the parking area at least 10 meters, the slope at a maximum of 10%;
      ― in the inner radius bends below 50 metres, a minimum R inner radius of 13 metres is maintained and an overwidth of S = 15/R metres is added;
      - no air obstacle hinders the manoeuvre of these scales vertically across the entire track;
      - the distance to the façade is 1 meter minimum and 8 meters maximum for parking parallel to the building and less than 1 meter for parking perpendicular to the building;
      – the track is resistant to the load calculated for a vehicle of 160 kN with a maximum of 90 kN per axle, with a maximum distance of 3.6 metres and a minimum punching resistance of 88 N/cm2.
      In addition, for any installation located in a multi-level building with at least one floor located at a height greater than 8 metres from the level of emergency access, on at least two facades, this "scale" path allows access to openings.
      These openings allow at least one access per floor for each of the facades with ladder and have a minimum height of 1.8 metres and a minimum width of 0.9 metres. Obturation panels or frames that make these access open and remain accessible from outside and inside. They are easily identified from outside by emergency services.
      V. - Establishment of the hydraulic system from the equipment.
      From each "machine" or "scale" track is provided access to all exits of the building or at least two opposite sides of the installation by a stabilized path of at least 1.40 metres wide.

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      Fire or explosion-risk premises are equipped in part high of natural smoke and heat evacuation devices (DENFC), in accordance with the NF EN 12101-2, version of December 2003, allowing free air evacuation of smoke, combustion gas, heat and uncleared products in the event of fire.
      These devices are composed of automatic and manual (or self-control) control outlets. The useful opening surface of all outlets is not less than 2% of the surface to the local ground.
      In order to balance the swelling system and distribute it in an optimal manner, a useful area DENFC between 1 and 6 m2 is planned for 250 m2 of projected roof area.
      In normal operation, rearming (closed) is possible from the floor of the premises or from the defensive zone. These manual opening controls are located near the access and installed in accordance with the NF S 61-932 standard.
      The action of a security command cannot be reversed by another command.
      Natural smoke and heat evacuation devices are to be adapted to the specific risks of the installation.
      All devices installed with reference to NF EN 12 101-2 have the following characteristics:
      - Type B opening system (opening + closing);
      Reliability: RE 300 class (300 safety cycles). Bi-function outlets are subjected to 10,000 opening cycles in aeration position;
      – the classification of the snow overload at the opening is SL 250 (25 daN/m2) for altitudes less than or equal to 400 m and SL 500 (50 daN/m2) for altitudes greater than 400 m and less than or equal to 800 m. Class SL 0 is usable if the location area is not likely to be snowed or if constructive provisions prevent snow accumulation. Above 800 m, the outlets are SL 500 and installed with constructive provisions preventing snow accumulation;
      ambient temperature class T(00);
      ― heat exposure class B300.
      Fresh air intakes of an area equal to the surface of the most large canton, cell per cell, are carried out either by openings on the façade or by mouths connected to ducts or by the doors of the cells to be deactivated giving on the outside.
      The premises that house the combustion facility are not subject to the provisions of this section provided that they do not communicate with any other premises, that they do not provide any workstation and that their area does not exceed 100 m2.

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      The facility is equipped with appropriate fire-fighting capabilities, including:
      a means to alert fire and rescue services;
      – plans of premises facilitating the operation of fire and rescue services with a description of the hazards for each premises as provided for in section 8;
      - one or more fire appliances (e.g. water, poles) of a public or private network with a nominal diameter DN100 or DN150 installed so that any point of the facility's limit is less than 100 metres from a device to provide a minimum flow of 60 m3 per hour for a period of not less than two hours, and the intakes of service are consistent with the standards The aircraft are remote from a maximum of 150 metres (the distances are measured by the tracks practicable to fire and rescue equipment).
      If not, a water reserve of at least 120 m3 intended for extinction is accessible in all circumstances and at a distance from the facility having collected the advice of departmental fire and rescue services. This reserve has connections in accordance with existing standards to allow the fire and rescue service to feed and to provide a flow of 60 m3/h. The operator is able to justify to the prefect the effective availability of water flows as well as the size of the possible storage basin;
      - extinguishers distributed inside the facility when it is covered, on the outside areas and in locations with specific risks, close to the clearances, well visible and easily accessible. Extinguishing agents are appropriate to the risks to be combated and compatible with stored materials.
      Fire control means are capable of operating effectively regardless of the temperature of the facility, especially during gel periods.

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      In the parts of the installation referred to in Article 8 and identified as capable of causing an explosion, the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems conform to the provisions of the Decree of 19 November 1996.

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      The operator shall maintain at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities the evidence that its electrical installations are carried out in accordance with the applicable rules, maintained in good condition and verified.
      Metal equipment shall be grounded in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
      Materials used for natural lighting do not produce ignited drops during a fire.
      The heating of the installation and its annexes can only be achieved by hot water, steam produced by a thermal generator or other system with an equivalent degree of safety.
      One or more devices placed on the outside shall allow the electrical supply of the installation to be interrupted if necessary, with the exception of the supply of the equipment intended to operate in an explosive atmosphere.

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      The operator implements the provisions of the above-mentioned October 4, 2010.

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      Without prejudice to the provisions of Labour code, the premises are properly ventilated to prevent the formation of explosive or toxic atmosphere.
      The ventilation shall ensure, at all times, including in the event of a stopover of the equipment, in particular in the event of a safe installation, a sweeping of the atmosphere of the premises, compatible with the proper operation of the combustion apparatus, by means of openings in high and low parts allowing efficient air circulation or by any other equivalent means.
      The outlet to the atmosphere of the ventilation is placed as far as possible from the buildings inhabited or occupied by third parties and the mouths of external air aspiration, and at a sufficient height given the height of the surrounding buildings in order to promote the dispersion of the gases rejected and at least 1 meter above the ridge.
      The form of the evacuation duct, particularly in the closest part of the outlet to the atmosphere, is designed to maximize the ascent and dispersion of the combustion gases in the atmosphere (e.g. the use of hats is prohibited).

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      Each part of the facility identified according to the provisions of section 8 because of the consequences of a disaster that could occur has a methane detection device and a smoke detector. The operator lists these detectors with their functionality and determines maintenance operations to maintain their efficiency over time.
      Detection devices trigger a pre-established alarm in the event of a hazard threshold exceedance. This device shall cut off the arrival of the fuel and interrupt the power supply, with the exception of the power supply of equipment and equipment intended to operate in an explosive atmosphere, the power supply in very low voltage and emergency lighting, without this manoeuvre being able to cause arc or spark that could trigger an explosion.
      Any detection of gas beyond 60% of the EIA leads to the safety of any installation that may be in contact with the explosive atmosphere, except equipment and equipment that may be maintained in accordance with the provisions of section 160. This security clearance is provided in operating instructions.
      The operator is able to demonstrate the appropriateness of the selected dimensioning for detection devices and, where applicable, extinction. It organizes, on a semi-annual basis, at least maintenance checks and tests for which records are made available for inspection of classified facilities.
      In the event of installation of automatic fire-extinguishing systems, fire-extinguishing systems are designed, installed and maintained regularly in accordance with recognized repositories.

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      In the parts of the facility identified in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 due to the risk of explosion, the operator shall put in place vents/sometimes blown so as to limit the effects of the explosion outside the premises.

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      Fuel feed networks must be designed and made to reduce the risk of leakage, especially in confined areas. The pipes are waterproof and resist the physical and chemical action of the products they carry. In particular, they are made of materials that are insensitive to corrosion by sulphur-protected or protected against corrosion and are in need protected from external aggression.
      They are properly maintained and are subject to appropriate periodic reviews to ensure their good condition. They are identified in accordance with the rules in force.
      A cut-off device, independent of any flow control equipment, must be placed outside the buildings to allow the fuel supply to be interrupted by combustion appliances. This device, clearly identified and indicated in operating instructions, must be placed:
      - in a place accessible quickly and in all circumstances;
      - outside and downstream of the fuel delivery and/or storage position.
      It is perfectly reported, maintained in good working condition and includes an indication of the direction of the manoeuvre as well as the identification of open and closed positions.
      The cut-off of biogas will be ensured by two redundant (1) automatic valves, serially placed on the biogas feed line. These valves will be served each with methane detection sensors (2) and a pressostat (3).
      The entire automatic cut-off chain (detection, signal transmission, shutdown of the gas supply) is periodically tested. The open or closed position of these organs is clearly identifiable by operating personnel.
      Any liquid fuel heating device shall have a temperature limiting device, independent of its regulation, protecting against any abnormal overheating of the fuel.
      In addition, a quick cut-off organ must equip each combustion device as close to it. When several combustion appliances are installed in the same location, the cut-off device associated with each unit is double-cut.
      The design of a section of pipeline, especially in the case of work, will be carried out according to a specific specifications defined by the operator. The operculators, which are not manoeuvrable without leaking to the atmosphere, are prohibited inside the buildings.

      (1) Automatic valve: this valve ensures the closure of the biogas supply when a gas leak is detected by a sensor. It is located on the biogas feed circuit. Its reliability level is maximum, given the existing standards for this equipment. (2) Methane sensor: a redundancy is ensured by the presence of at least two sensors. (3) Pressostat: This device detects a pressure drop in the pipe. Its threshold must be as high as possible, given operational constraints.
    • Chapter IV: Accidental pollution retention device Article 22 Learn more about this article...


      I. ― Any storage of a liquid that may cause water or soil pollution is associated with a retention capacity that is at least equal to the largest of the following two values:
      100% of the capacity of the largest tank;
      50% of the total capacity of the associated tanks.
      This provision is not applicable to wastewater treatment basins.
      For storage of unit capacity receptacles less than or equal to 250 litres, the retention capacity is at least equal to:
      - in the case of flammable liquids, with the exception of lubricants, 50% of the total capacity of drums;
      – in other cases, 20% of the total capacity of the drums;
      - in all cases, 800 litres minimum or equal to the total capacity when less than 800 litres.
      Fixed tanks are equipped with level gauges and for buried storage of filling limiters.
      II. - The retention capacity is waterproof to the products it could contain and resist the physical and chemical action of the fluids. The same applies to its shut-off device which is kept closed.
      The leakage of the (or) associated tank(s) must be controlled at any time.
      Products recovered in the event of an accident may only be released under conditions consistent with this order or are disposed of as waste.
      Containers or containers containing incompatible products are not associated with the same retention.
      Storage of flammable liquids and other toxic or dangerous products for the environment is permitted under the soil level only in masonate tanks, or assimilated (double wall tanks with leak detection), and for flammable liquids, under the conditions set out above.
      III. - When the storages are in the open air, the retentions are emptied as soon as possible from the storm water.
      IV. - The soil of areas and premises for the storage or handling of hazardous materials for humans or likely to create pollution of water or soil is watertight, A1 (incombustible) and equipped so that the wash water and the material is collected accidentally, so that the liquid cannot flow out of the area or area.
      The materials collected are preferably recovered and recycled, or if impossible, processed in accordance with sections 35, 60, 61 and 62.
      V. - All measures are taken to collect all water and drainage that may be polluted during a disaster, including water used during a fire, so that it is recovered or treated to prevent pollution of soils, sewers, streams or natural environment. This containment can be achieved by internal or external devices at the facility. Internal devices are prohibited when dangerous substances are stored.
      In the event of an external containment device to the installation, the channeled materials are collected, gravelly or through self-sustaining systems, and then converge to this specific capacity. In the event of the use of autonomous lifting systems, the operator is able to justify at any time a rigorous maintenance and maintenance of these devices. Regular tests are also conducted on these equipment.
      In the event of internal containment, automatic systems for water drainage systems are installed to maintain the water that is likely to be polluted on the site. The flow holes are in closed position by default. Any means are put in place to avoid the spread of the fire by these flows.
      The volume required for this containment is determined as follows. The operator calculates the sum:
      – the volume of extinction water required to fight fire, on the one hand;
      – the volume of product released by this fire, on the other hand;
      - the volume of water associated with the weather at 10 litres per square metre of drainage surface to the containment work when the containment is external.
      The collected extinction waters are disposed of to the appropriate waste processing channels.

    • Chapter V: Operating Provisions Article 23 Learn more about this article...


      The combustion appliances are equipped with devices that allow, on the one hand, to control their proper operation and, on the other hand, in the event of a failure, to secure the device concerned and if necessary the installation.
      The boiler combustion appliances have a flame control device. The failure of its operation must result in the safety of the appliances and the stopping of the fuel supply.

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      A sufficient space shall be arranged around combustion appliances, control, control, control, control and safety components to allow normal operation of the installations.

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      The operator shall designate one or more reference persons with knowledge of the conduct of the facility, the hazards and disadvantages that its operation induced, the products used or stored in the facility and the provisions to be implemented in the event of an incident.
      People outside the facility do not have free access to facilities.

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      In the parts of the facility identified in section 8, repair or development work may be carried out only after the issuance of a "intervention permit" and possibly a "fire permit" and with a particular record. These permits are issued after analysis of the risks associated with the work and the definition of appropriate measures.
      The "intervention permit" and possibly the "fire permit" and the particular record are established and covered by the operator or by a person appointed by the operator. When the work is carried out by an outside company, the "intervention permit" and possibly the "fire permit" and the specific safety record of the facility are signed by the operator and the outside company or the persons they have appointed.
      After the completion of the work and prior to the resumption of the activity, a facility verification is carried out by the operator or representative of the potential external enterprise.
      In parts of the facility with fire or explosion hazards, outside of the combustion apparatus, it is prohibited to bring fire in any form, except for work that has been the subject of a "fire permit". This prohibition is displayed in apparent characters.

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      The operator ensures or performs the periodic verification and maintenance of fire safety and control equipment in place (e.g. extinguishments, detection and extinction systems, fire cut-off doors, dry column) as well as any electrical and heating facilities, in accordance with the applicable repositories.
      Periodic verifications of these materials are recorded in a register on which follow-ups are also mentioned.

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      Without prejudice to the provisions of Labour code, instructions are established, kept up-to-date and posted in places frequented by staff.
      These instructions include:
      - the prohibition to bring fire in any form, including the prohibition of smoking in areas with fire or explosion risks;
      – the prohibition of any open air burning;
      - the requirement of the "intervention permit" or "fire permit" for the parties involved in the installation;
      – conditions for the conservation and storage of products, including precautions for the use and storage of incompatible products;
      - emergency shutdown and installation safety procedures (electricity, fluid networks)
      - measures to be taken in case of leakage on a container or piping containing dangerous substances;
      - the terms and conditions for the implementation of segregation devices of the collection network, provided for in section 220;
      - means of extinction to be used in the event of a fire;
      - the alert procedure with the telephone numbers of the facility's response officer, fire and rescue services, etc.;
      - the obligation to inform the inspection of facilities classified in the event of an accident;
      - the operating modes;
      - the frequency of verification of the safety and limitation or treatment devices generated;
      - the maintenance and cleaning instructions, the periodicity of these operations and the necessary consignations before carrying out this work;
      – the storage conditions of the products;
      - the frequency of inspection of the leakage and attachment of the tanks and the verification of the retention devices;
      - the terms and conditions for the maintenance, control and use of regulatory equipment and safety devices.
      Safety and operating instructions are communicated to operating personnel. They are regularly updated.

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      The establishment has sufficient reserves of consumer products or materials used in a common or occasional manner to ensure compliance with emission limit values and other provisions of this Order such as filter sleeves, neutralization products, inhibitor liquids, absorbent products, etc.

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      The operator must ensure proper maintenance of the control, control, signalling and safety devices. These audits and their results are documented in writing.
      Any piping that may contain gas shall be subject to an annual sealing check that will be carried out under normal service pressure.
      Any hot point intervention on a gas pipe that may be accompanied by a gas release can only be initiated after a complete purge of the pipe concerned. As a result of such work, a leakproofness check of the pipework must ensure a perfect integrity of the pipework. This verification will be based on predefined documents and written procedures. These audits and their results are documented in writing.
      For reasons related to the need for operation, this type of intervention may be made in derogation from this paragraph, subject to the prior agreement of the inspection of classified facilities.
      Welders must have a certificate of professional fitness specific to the method of assembly to be performed. This certificate must be issued by an external body to the company and competent, in accordance with the provisions of the Decree of 16 July 1980 on the attribution of the certificate of fitness for gas installations located inside the dwelling buildings or their dependencies.

      Rule 31 Learn more about this article...


      Facilities must be operated under the permanent supervision of qualified personnel. It periodically checks the proper operation of safety devices and ensures the proper fuel supply of combustion appliances.
      By derogation from the above provisions, permanent human monitoring is permitted:
      ― for steam or overheated water generators when they comply with the provisions of the February 1, 1993 Order relating to the operation of steam or overheated water generators without permanent human presence;
      - for other combustion apparatus, if the operating mode ensures permanent monitoring of the installation allowing the staff either to act remotely on the operating parameters of the appliances and to put them in safety in the event of anomaly or defects, or to inform them of the latter so that it intervenes directly on the site.
      The operator shall record in writing the procedures for the recognition and management of operating anomalies, as well as those relating to the interventions of staff and periodic audits of the proper operation of the facility and of the safety devices. These procedures specify the frequency and nature of the checks to be performed during and outside the operating period of the facility.
      In the event of anomaly causing the installation to be stopped, the installation must be protected from any timeless unlocking. Any automatic return is then prohibited. Rearming can only be done after removal of defects by operating personnel if necessary after intervention on the site.

  • PART IV: EMISSIONS IN the UAE
    • Chapter I: Water removals and consumption Rule 32 Learn more about this article...


      The maximum daily sampling in the public and/or natural environment is determined by the operator in its registration application file. The hourly sampling is less than 8 m3 per hour and the total volume taken is less than 500 m3 per year.
      Open circuit refrigeration is prohibited.

      Rule 33 Learn more about this article...


      The operator indicates in its file the steps taken for the establishment, operation, monitoring, monitoring and stopping of sampling works.
      Water sampling facilities are equipped with a totalizing measuring device. This device is reported weekly. These results are recorded and stored in the installation file.
      In the event of a connection, on a public network or on a sheet drilling, the sampling work is equipped with a disconnection device.
      The use of the fire water network is strictly reserved for disaster and rescue exercises, and for maintenance or maintenance operations outside of the network.

      Rule 34 Learn more about this article...


      Specific drilling to meet the water requirements of the combustion plant is prohibited.

    • Chapter II: Collection and Release of Effluents Rule 35 Learn more about this article...


      Direct connections between effluent collection networks to be treated or destroyed and the receiving environment are prohibited, with the exception of accidental cases where the safety of individuals or facilities would be compromised.
      Aqueous effluent discharged by facilities is not likely to degrade the facility's networks or to release toxic or flammable products in these networks, possibly by mixing with other effluents. These effluents do not contain substances that hinder the proper operation of the site's processing facilities.
      The collectors carrying water polluted by flammable liquids, or likely to be, are equipped with effective protection against the danger of flame propagation.
      The effluent collection network plan shows the sectors collected, the points of connection, looks, swallows, lifting stations, measuring stations, manual and automatic valves... It is retained in the installation folder.

      Rule 36 Learn more about this article...


      Release points in the natural environment are as small as possible.
      Releases allow good effluent diffusion in the receiving environment and minimize the mixing area.
      Residual water discharge devices are designed to minimize the disruption to the receiving environment, at the edge of the discharge point, depending on the use of the water in the immediate vicinity and at the end of the receiving environment, and not to hinder navigation.
      The collection network is separative in nature to isolate polluted waste water from non-polluted rainwater.
      The amount of water discharged is measured or estimated from the surveys of water taken from the public distribution network or in the natural environment.
      The volume of water rejected is limited to 500 m3/year, without exceeding 10 m3/d.

      Rule 37 Learn more about this article...


      On each effluent discharge pipe is provided a sample sampling point and measurement points (debit, temperature, polluting concentration...).
      These points are located in a section whose characteristics (e.g., upstream conduct, wall quality, flow regime, etc.) allow for representative measurements to be made so that the speed is not substantially slowed down by thresholds or obstacles at the swallow and the effluent is sufficiently homogeneous.
      These points are designed so as to be easily accessible and to allow safe interventions. All arrangements must also be made to facilitate the intervention of organizations outside the request for inspection of classified facilities.

      Rule 38 Learn more about this article...


      Unclean rainwaters that do not alter their original quality are evacuated by a specific network.
      Rainwater that is likely to be polluted, including runoff on traffic lanes, parking, loading and unloading areas, storage areas and other waterproof surfaces, are collected by a specific network and processed by an adequate treatment device(s) to process pollutants in the presence.
      These treatment devices conform to NF P 16-442 (version 2007 or later) or any other equivalent European or international standard.
      These equipment are drained (hydrocarbons and sludges) and cured when the volume of sludge reaches half of the useful volume of the sludge and in all cases at least once a year, unless the operator's justification for the deferral of this operation on the basis of regular visual controls recorded and held at the disposal of the inspection. In any case, the postponement of this operation will not exceed two years. Follow-up sheets for the cleaning of deciant-separators of hydrocarbons, the standard compliance certificate, and waste-processing slips destroyed or retired are required for inspection of classified facilities.
      In case of rejection in a collective collection work, the maximum flow rate is fixed by agreement between the operator and the manager of the collection work.
      The collected water can only be released to the receiving environment after quality control and if appropriate treatment is required. Their release is spread over time as a need to meet the limit values set out in Article 45, subject to the compatibility of the discharges with the pollution levels defined below with the quality and quantity objectives of the waters referred to in Article L. 212-1 of the Environmental Code.

      Rule 39 Learn more about this article...


      Direct or indirect discharges of effluent to groundwater are prohibited.

    • Chapter III: Emission Limit Values Rule 40 Learn more about this article...


      All aqueous effluents are channeled.
      Dilution of effluent is prohibited.

      Rule 41 Learn more about this article...


      The requirements of this article apply only to direct releases to the natural environment.
      The temperature of the discharged effluent is less than 30 C and its pH is between 5.5 and 8.5 or 5.5 and 9.5 if there is alkaline neutralization.

      Rule 42 Learn more about this article...


      Residual waters released in the natural environment respect the following concentration limit values, according to the authorized maximum daily flow.
      For each pollutant released by the facility, the maximum daily flow is to be specified in the registration file:
      total suspension material: 100 mg/l;
      DBO5 (on non-decisive effluent): 100 mg/l;
      DCO (on non-decisive effluent): 300 mg/l;
      total hydrocarbons: 10 mg/l;
      overall nitrogen: 30 mg/l;
      total phosphorus: 10 mg/l.
      The release of substances in Appendix X of Directive 2000/60/EC of 23 October 2000 is prohibited.

      Rule 43 Learn more about this article...


      Connecting to a collective, urban or industrial wastewater treatment plant is permitted only if the collective sanitation infrastructure (network and sewage) is capable of transporting and treating industrial effluent under good conditions. Discharge authorization and, where applicable, a spill agreement shall be established with the competent authorities in charge of the remediation network and the collection network.
      The limit values of concentration imposed on the effluent at the outlet of the facility before connecting to an urban purification plant do not exceed:
      MEST: 600 mg/l;
      DBO5: 800 mg/l;
      DCO: 2,000 mg/l;
      global nitrogen (expressed in N): 150 mg/l;
      total phosphorus (expressed in P): 50 mg/l;
      total hydrocarbons: 10 mg/l.
      However, the release limit values may be higher than the above values if the authorization and potential spill agreement authorizes it and to the extent that it has been shown that the proper operation of the networks, purification equipment and the sludge treatment system is not affected by these exceedances.
      For temperature, flow and pH, the release authorization in the public network sets the value to be respected.

      Rule 44 Learn more about this article...


      Unless otherwise provided, the limit values above apply to average sampling, measurements or analyses carried out over 24 hours.
      In the case of self-monitoring, as defined in section 66, unless otherwise provided, 10% of the series of measurements results may exceed the prescribed limit values, but not more than double these values. These 10% are counted on a monthly basis for aqueous effluents.
      For nitrogen and phosphorus, the average concentration on a 24-hour sampling does not exceed double the limit values.

      Rule 45 Learn more about this article...


      Releases of piped rainwater comply with the following concentration limit values, subject to the compatibility of releases with the pollution levels defined below with the quality and quantity objectives of the water referred to in Article L. 212-1 of the Environmental Code:
      total suspension material: 35 mg/l;
      DCO (on non-decisive effluent): 125 mg/l;
      total hydrocarbons: 10 mg/l.

    • Chapter IV: Treatment of effluents Rule 46 Learn more about this article...


      Treatment facilities for direct discharge in the natural environment and pre-treatment facilities in the event of connection to a collective, urban or industrial wastewater treatment plant, where they are required for compliance with the limit values imposed on the discharge, are designed to cope with variations in the flow, temperature or composition of the effluents to be treated, particularly during the start-up or stopping of the facilities.
      Treatment and/or pre-treatment facilities are properly maintained. The main parameters to ensure their proper walking are measured periodically. The results of these measurements are recorded and kept in the installation file for five years.
      If a non-availability or dysfunction of treatment and/or pre-treatment facilities is likely to lead to a exceedance of the limit values imposed by this Order, the operator shall make the necessary arrangements to reduce the pollution emitted by limiting or stopping if necessary the activity concerned.
      In the event of use of liquid fuels, soil wash water and various discharges may only be evacuated after having previously passed a hydrocarbon separator unless disposed of in accordance with Chapter VII. This equipment is maintained in good working condition and periodically maintained to maintain its initial performance.
      When the power of the installation exceeds 10 MWth, this device will be equipped with an automatic shutter commanding an alarm in case the device reaches its maximum retention capacity of hydrocarbons.

      Rule 47 Learn more about this article...


      Spreading of sludge, waste, effluent and by-products from the combustion activity is prohibited.

  • PART V: EMISSIONS IN AIR
    • Chapter I: General Rule 48 Learn more about this article...


      Dusts, gaseous pollutants or odors are collected at the source and channeled, except in the case of a justified technical impossibility. Without prejudice to the rules relating to occupational health and safety, releases are in accordance with the provisions of this Order.
      Storages of pulverulent, volatile or fragrant products, which can lead to diffuse emissions of pollutants in the atmosphere, are confined (recipients, silos, closed buildings...). Handling facilities, transvasion, transport of these products are, unless justified technical impossibility, equipped with capture and suction devices to reduce emissions in the atmosphere. If necessary, the suction devices shall be connected to a effluent treatment facility to comply with the provisions of this Order. The associated equipment and fittings also meet the prevention of fire and explosion risks (events for drying towers, dust dusting towers...).
      The storage of other bulk products is carried out to the extent possible in closed spaces. In the absence of this, special provisions at both the design and construction level (wind-based installation) and the operation are implemented.
      When the storage of pulverulent products is done in the open air, the humidification of storage or the spraying of additives to limit the flight in dry weather is permitted.

    • Chapter II: Rejections to the atmosphere Rule 49 Learn more about this article...


      Release points in the natural environment are as small as possible. If a number of discharge points are required, the operator warrants that.
      The effluents are collected and released to the atmosphere, after possible treatment, through chimneys to allow proper release. The shape of ducts, particularly in their closest part of the outlet to the atmosphere, is designed to maximize the rise of gas in the atmosphere. The location of these ducts is such that there can be at no time siphoning effluent discharged in the pipelines or air catches nearby. The contours of the ducts are not angular and the variation of the section of the ducts in the vicinity of the outlet is continuous and slow.

      Rule 50 Learn more about this article...


      The measuring points and sampling points shall be arranged in accordance with the conditions set out in the reference methods specified in the order of 7 July 2009 referred to and equipped with the equipment necessary to carry out the measures provided for in this Order under representative conditions.

      Rule 51 Learn more about this article...


      All measures are taken to ensure that the combustion gases are collected and evacuated by as small a number of chimneys that lead to a height allowing a good dispersion of the pollutants.
      If, given the technical and economic factors, the residual gases of several combustion appliances are or could be rejected by a common chimney, the combustion appliances thus grouped constitute a set whose power, as defined in Article 2, is the sum of the unitary powers of the appliances that compose it. This power is the one in the tables below to determine the hp height of the chimney (difference between the elevation of the open air outlet and the average altitude on the ground at the place considered expressed in metres) associated with these aircraft.
      If several chimneys are grouped in the same duct, the height of the duct will be determined by referring to the fuel giving the highest chimney height.
      The heights in brackets correspond to the minimum heights of the chimneys associated with the facilities located in the agglomerations and areas referred to in Article L. 222-4 of the Environmental Code.
      A. - Cases of turbine or engine installations.
      The height of the chimney(s) is determined by referring, in the following table, to the total power of each category of appliances (engines or turbines) taken separately.


      PURPOSE
      total
      1 2 MWth and 4 MWth
      4 MWth and 6 MWth
      6 MWth and 10 MWth
      10 MWth and 15 MWth
      15 MWth

      Height

      5 m

      6 m

      7 m

      9 m (13 m)

      10 m (15 m)


      In the case of an insulated combustion apparatus or a group of appliances, connected to the same chimney and whose power is less than or equal to 2 MWth, the minimum height of the open air outlet of the flue gas evacuation chimney shall exceed by at least 3 metres the highest point of the roof over the installation.
      In the case of dual-pressed engines, the height of the chimney is increased by 20% compared to the height given in the table above for the corresponding power (rounded value to the upper unit).
      For turbines and engines, if the ejection velocity of the combustion gases exceeds the value specified in section 520, the following formula may be used to determine the minimum hp height of the chimney without it being less than 3 metres:


      hp = hA [1 ― (V ―25)/(V ― 5)],


      where hA is the value indicated in the tables above for the power concerned and V the effective ejection speed of the combustion gases (m/s).
      B. - Other facilities.


      PURPOSE
      total
      1 2 MWth and 4 MWth
      4 MWth and 10 MWth
      10 MWth

      Height

      6 m

      8 m

      9 m (14 m)


      In the case of an insulated combustion apparatus or a group of appliances, connected to the same chimney and whose power is less than or equal to 2 MWth, the minimum height of the open air outlet of the flue gas evacuation chimney shall exceed by at least 3 metres the highest point of the roof over the installation.
      C. - Special provisions concerning boilers.
      Combustion appliances in the same boiler are a single unit within the meaning of the second paragraph of this article. The height of the chimneys is determined according to the indications in point B above.
      If several chimneys are connected to boilers using the same fuel, the height of the chimneys will be calculated as if there were only one corresponding to an installation whose power would be equal to the sum of the powers of the combustion apparatus concerned.
      In boilers with boilers and point A appliances, the height of the (or) chimney(s) associated with boilers is determined by referring to the total power of the installed combustion apparatus.
      D. - Taking into account obstacles.
      If there are natural or artificial obstacles in the vicinity that disrupt the dispersion of combustion gases (e.g., obstacles seen from the chimney considered at an angle greater than 15 degrees in the horizontal plane), the height of the (or) chimney(s) shall be determined as follows:
      If the obstacle is located at a distance below D of the chimney axis: Hi = hi + 5.
      If the obstacle is located at a distance between D and 5 D of the chimney axis: Hi = 5/4(hi + 5)(1 ― d/5 D).
      hi is the altitude of a point of the obstacle located at a distance from the axis of the chimney. Either Hp the largest of Hi values, the height of the chimney must be greater or equal to the largest of Hp and hp values.
      D is taken equal to 25 m if the power is less than 10 MWth and 40 m if the power is greater than or equal to 10 MWth.

      Rule 52 Learn more about this article...


      A. ― Turbines and engines.
      The rate of ejection of the rated combustion gases shall be at least 25 m/s if the power of the installation is greater than 2 MWth, and 15 m/s otherwise.
      B. ― Other combustion apparatus.
      The rate of ejection of the rated combustion gases shall be at least 8 m/s if the emission flow of the treated chimney exceeds 5,000 m3/h, 5 m/s if that flow is less than or equal to 5,000 m3/h.

    • Chapter III: Emission Limit Values Rule 53 Learn more about this article...


      The fuels to be used must be consistent with those in the reporting folder and the characteristics recommended by the combustion device manufacturer.
      The fuel is considered in the physical state where it is at the time of its introduction into the combustion chamber.

      Rule 54 Learn more about this article...


      The operator demonstrates that the emission limit values set below are consistent with the state of the environment. For flow determination, channelled emissions and diffuse emissions are taken into account.
      The methods of measurement, sampling and analysis, of reference in force, are determined by the above-mentioned decision of 7 July 2009.

      Rule 55 Learn more about this article...


      The flow of gaseous effluent is expressed in cubic metres per hour in relation to normal temperature conditions (273 Kelvins) and pressure (101.3 kilopascals) after deduction of water vapour (dry gas). The gaseous effluent and pollutant concentrations are reported to the same reference oxygen content of 15% for turbines, 5% for engines and 3% for other combustion plants, regardless of the fuel used (gas or liquid). Pollutant concentrations are expressed in gram(s) or milligram(s) per cubic metre reported to the same standard conditions.
      When the installation includes both turbines and engines, the limit values apply to each category of aircraft (turbine or engine) taken separately by referring to the "engine" or "turbine" columns in the tables in section 56.
      If the installation includes a combustion device on the exhaust system of the turbines or engines in operation, the limit values applicable to it shall be determined by referring to the "engine" or "turbine" columns in the tables of section 56. When the unit operates on its own (turbine and motor at the stop), the limit values that are applicable to it are determined by referring to the column "hot and other" of the tables in section 56.
      Limit values must be met under the operating conditions of full load facilities.

      Rule 56 Learn more about this article...


      I. ― Gas effluents respect the limit values in the table below according to the hourly flow and category of the aircraft concerned. In the event that the same pollutant is emitted by various channelled releases, the limit values applicable to each channelled release are determined, if any, based on the total flow of all channelled and diffuse releases.
      Limit values apply to the measurement of gases, vesicles and particles where applicable.



      OTHER
      (mg/m3 to 3% O2)
      MOTEURS
      (mg/m3 to 5% O2)
      TURBINES
      (mg/m3 to 15% O2)

      Total dust

      5

      10

      10

      Carbon monoxide

      250

      1 200

      300

      Sulphur oxides (expressed in sulphur dioxide)

      110

      100
      dual fuel engine: 600

      40

      Nitrogen oxides (expressed in nitrogen dioxide)

      100

      270
      dual fuel engine: 525

      100

      Hydrogen chloride and other inorganic chlorine gaseous compounds (expressed in HCl)

      10

      10

      10

      Fluor and inorganic fluorine compounds (gas, vesicles and particles) (expressed in HF)

      5

      5

      5

      Non-methane volatile organic compounds (total carbon of the global concentration of all compounds)

      50

      50

      50

      Formaldhehyde (value refers to the mass sum), if the maximum hourly flux of the entire installation greater than or equal to 100 g/h

      40

      40

      40

      Ammonia (when the facility is equipped with ammonia nitrogen oxide treatment device or proponents)

      20

      20

      20


      II. - Substances or mixtures to which are assigned, or to which must be affixed, hazard statements H340, H350, H350i, H360D or H360F or risk phrases R 45, R 46, R 49, R 60 or R 61, due to their content of volatile organic compounds classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic for the reproduction under the regulations2/2008

      Rule 57 Learn more about this article...


      All necessary arrangements are made to limit odours from the facility. In particular, facilities for the storage, handling and transport of fuels and products that may be responsible for odour emissions are channeled or arranged in confined premises and if necessary ventilated. Gaseous effluents are, if any, recovered and transported to a gas purification facility.

  • PART VII: BRIGHT AND VIBRATIONS Rule 59 Learn more about this article...


    I. ― Noise limit values.
    The sound emissions of the facility are not at the origin, in the regulated-emerged areas, of an emergence greater than the eligible values defined in the following table:


    AMBIANT LEVEL
    existing in areas
    Regulated emergence
    (including installation noise)
    EMERGENCE ADMISSIBLE
    for the period
    from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
    except Sundays and holidays
    EMERGENCE ADMISSIBLE
    for the period from 22 hours to 7 hours,
    Sundays and holidays

    Higher than 35 and less than or equal to 45 dB(A)

    6 dB(A)

    4 dB(A)

    Higher than 45 dB(A)

    5 dB(A)

    3 dB(A)


    In addition, the limit of ownership of the facility does not exceed, when in operation, 70 dB(A) for the day period and 60 dB(A) for the night period, unless the residual noise for the period under review is greater than that limit.
    II. - Vehicles, construction equipment.
    Transport vehicles, handling equipment and construction equipment used inside the facility are in accordance with the provisions in force for limiting their sound emissions.
    The use of all acoustic communication devices (sirnas, tellers, loudspeakers, etc.), disturbing for the neighbourhood, is prohibited, unless their use is exceptional and reserved for the prevention and reporting of serious incidents or accidents.
    III. - Vibrations.
    The facility is built, equipped and operated so that its operation is not at the origin of vibrations in the surrounding constructions that could compromise the health or safety of the neighbourhood or create a nuisance for the neighbourhood.
    IV. - Operator monitoring of sound emissions.
    The operator puts in place a monitoring of the sound emissions of the facility to estimate the value of the emergence generated in the regulated emerging areas. The measurements shall be carried out according to the method set out in the annex to the above-mentioned decision of 23 January 1997. These measurements are carried out under representative conditions of the operation of the facility for at least half an hour.
    A measure of noise level and emergence must be carried out at least every three years by a qualified person or organization.

  • PART VIII: BUSINESS Rule 60 Learn more about this article...


    The operator shall make all necessary arrangements in the design and operation of its facilities to ensure the proper management of the waste of its business, including:
    ∙ limit the quantity and toxicity of waste to the source by adopting clean technologies;
    ― sorting, recycling, valorizing its manufacturing by-products;
    ensuring the treatment or pre-treatment of its waste, including by means of physico-chemical, biological or thermal treatment;
    ― ensuring for ultimate waste whose volume must be strictly limited from storage in the best possible conditions.

    Rule 61 Learn more about this article...


    The operator shall segregate waste (dangerous or non-dangerous) within the facility to facilitate their processing or disposal in specific industries.
    The waste and residues produced are stored, prior to their revalorization or disposal, under conditions that do not pose a risk of pollution (prevention of meteorological water leaching, surface and groundwater pollution, flight and odours) for neighbouring populations and the environment.
    Temporary storage, before recycling or disposal of hazardous wastes, is carried out on watertight and, if possible, protected from meteoric water.
    The quantity of waste stored on the site does not exceed the monthly capacity produced or, in case of external processing, a normal batch of shipment to the disposal facility.

    Rule 62 Learn more about this article...


    Non-hazardous waste (wood, paper, glass, textile, plastic, rubber, etc.) and uncleaned by toxic products or pollutants may be recovered, valued or disposed of in licensed facilities.
    The only authorized disposal modes for packaging waste are reuse, recycling or any other action to obtain usable materials or energy. This provision is not applicable to packaging waste holders that produce a weekly volume of less than 1,100 litres and deliver them to the municipal collection and processing service (articles R. 543-66 to R. 543-72 of the Environmental Code).
    Hazardous wastes are disposed of in regulated facilities under the Environmental Code under conditions that ensure environmental protection. A register of hazardous waste produced (nature, tonnage, disposal, etc.) is maintained. The operator shall issue a tracking slip as soon as it delivers these waste to a third party and is able to justify its disposal. The supporting documents are kept for three years.
    Any open air burn is prohibited.

  • PART IX: MONITORING OF EMISSIONS
    • Chapter I: General Rule 63 Learn more about this article...


      The operator shall establish a program to monitor its emissions under the conditions set out in sections 64 to 66. The measures are carried out under the responsibility of the operator and at its own expense.
      The methods of measurement, sampling and analysis, of reference in force, are determined by the above-mentioned decision of 7 July 2009.
      The measures are carried out by an organization approved by the Minister in charge of classified facilities selected in accordance with the inspection of classified facilities.
      The first check shall be carried out no later than six months after the installation is started.

    • Chapter II: Emissions in the air Rule 64 Learn more about this article...


      The setting and maintenance of the facility will be carefully and as frequently as necessary to ensure a functioning that does not present any disadvantages to the neighbourhood. These operations will also cover flue gas evacuation pipes and, where applicable, filtration and purification equipment.
      The installation and the combustion appliances that make up it must be equipped with the appropriate fire and control devices to be used to reduce air pollution.
      The results of the controls and maintenance operations of combustion plants with boilers are covered in the boiler booklet.

      Rule 65 Learn more about this article...


      The operator shall, under the conditions set out in section 55, perform an annual measure of the following parameters:
      flow rate;
      total dust;
      - carbon monoxide;
      sulphur oxides;
      nitrogen oxides;
      hydrogen chloride and other inorganic chlorine compounds;
      fluorine and fluorine compounds;
      formaldehyde;
      ammonia, if the installation is equipped with a nitrogen oxide treatment device to ammonia or its promoters.
      The measurements are carried out for a minimum of half an hour, under conditions representative of the operation of the facility. For turbines and engines, measurements shall be carried out in full-load stabilized speed.
      Pollutants that are not likely to be issued by the facility are not subject to scheduled periodic measurements. In this case, the operator shall be at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities the technical elements to verify the absence of such products from the facility.
      In the case of instantaneous sampling, no measurement results exceed double the prescribed limit value.
      During a monitoring operation, when several measurements are performed, the average of these measures does not exceed the emission limit values and no action is more than 1.5 times the emission limit value.
      The results of the measurements are made available for inspection of classified facilities.

    • Chapter III: Emissions in water Rule 66 Learn more about this article...


      Whether effluents are released in the natural environment or in a connection network at a collective purification plant, a measure is carried out annually for the pollutants listed below, from a representative sample over a 24-hour period:
      flow rate;
      temperature;
      pH;
      DCO (on non-decisive effluent);
      - total suspension materials;
      DBO5 (*) (on non-decisive effluent);
      - global nitrogen;
      total phosphorus;
      - total hydrocarbons.
      Pollutants that are not likely to be issued by the facility are not subject to scheduled periodic measurements. In this case, the operator shall be at the disposal of the inspection of classified facilities the technical elements to verify the absence of such products from the facility.
      When pollutants benefit, within the authorized perimeter, from dilution such that they are no longer measurable at the discharge level in the outside environment or at the connection level with a remediation network, they are measured within the authorized perimeter before dilution.
      For connected effluents, measurements may be made at a more restrictive frequency at the request of the treatment plant manager.
      The results of the measurements are made available for inspection of classified facilities.
      In the case of instantaneous sampling, no measurement results exceed double the prescribed limit value.
      In the case of a permanent self-monitoring (at least one representative measure per day), 10% of the series of measurements results may exceed the prescribed limit values, but not more than double these values. These 10% are counted on a monthly basis for aqueous effluents.

      (*) For DBO5, the frequency may be lower if it is shown that the monitoring of another parameter is representative of that pollutant and when the measurement of this parameter is not necessary for the monitoring of the treatment station on which the discharge is connected. Rule 67 Learn more about this article...


      The Director General of Energy and Climate and the Director General of Risk Prevention are responsible for the execution of this Order, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.

  • Annex



    A N N E X E S
    A N N E X E I
    TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
    TO THE OPERATIONS OF PREVIOUS AND ANALYSIS
    1. General requirements


    The selected analytical laboratory must meet the following two conditions:
    1. To be accredited according to NF EN ISO/CEI 17025 for the "residual water" matrix for each substance to be analyzed. In order to justify this accreditation, the laboratory will have to provide the operator with all of the following documents prior to the commencement of sampling and measurement operations in order to justify that it meets the provisions of this annex: supporting accreditations on sampling operations (if available) and analysis of substances in the "residual waters" matrix including a minimum of the accreditation number and the excerpt of the substances concerned; list of references to hazardous substance sampling operations in industrial releases; performance and quality assurance table indicating whether or not the substance is accredited and the quantification limit that must be less than or equal to the QA of section 620; certification from the supplier agreeing to comply with the requirements of the Technical Annex.
    2. Respect the quantification limits listed in section 620 for each substance.
    The provider or operator may use subcontracting or carry out sampling operations. In all cases, it shall ensure compliance with the requirements for sampling operations as described below, in close consultation with the laboratory conducting the analyses.
    Analytical subcontracting is permitted. However, in the event of subcontracting, the laboratory designated for these analyses shall meet the same competency criteria as the provider, i.e., meet the two conditions referred to in paragraph 2 above.
    The provider will, in any event, remain the only person responsible for the performance of the benefits and will undertake to enforce all of the obligations of the technical annex by its subcontractors.
    When sampling operations are carried out by the analysis provider, it is solely responsible for the proper execution of the entire chain.
    When the sampling operations are carried out by the operator himself or his subcontractor, the operator is the only person responsible for the performance of the sampling benefits and therefore responsible for the quality of the analysis results.
    Compliance with this specifications and requirements may be controlled by an organization mandated by the State services.
    All raw data must be kept by the laboratory for at least three years.


    2. Sampling operations


    Sampling and sampling operations will need to be based on existing standards or guides, which means to date compliance with:
    – the standard NF EN ISO 5667-3 "Water quality. - Sampling. Part 3: Guidelines for the Conservation and Handling of Water Samples;
    ― the guide FD T 90-523-2 "Water Quality. ― Guide for Water Quality Monitoring in the Environment. - Residual water removal."
    The essential points of these technical repositories are detailed below with respect to general sampling conditions, continuous flow measurement, 24-hour continuous sampling at controlled temperature, sampling and white sampling.


    2.1. Sample operators


    The sampling operations may be carried out on the site by:
    - the analytical provider;
    ― the subcontractor selected by the analysis provider;
    the operator himself or his subcontractor.
    In the event that the operator or subcontractor performs the sampling, it is imperative that it have procedures to demonstrate the reliability and reproducibility of its sampling and flow measurement practices. These procedures must incorporate the detailed points in paragraphs 2.2 to 2.6 below and demonstrate that the traceability of these operations is ensured.


    2.2. General conditions of sampling


    The sample volume shall be representative of the facility's flow and in accordance with the quantities required to perform the accreditation analyses.
    In the event of an operator's or subcontractor's intervention for sampling, the number, unit volume, flaconnage, possible preservation and identification of samples will be mandatoryly defined by the analysis provider and communicated to the breeder. The analysis laboratory will provide the flaconnages (see additional bottles for the whites in the sampling system).
    The samples will be distributed in the various bottles supplied by the laboratory according to the requirements of the official methods in force, specific to the substances to be analysed and/or the NF EN ISO 5667-3 (4). The samples sent to the laboratory in a bottle of another source must be refused by the laboratory.
    The sample must be sent to be received by the analysis laboratory no later than 24 hours after the completion of the sample, under penalty of refusal by the laboratory.

    (4) The NF EN ISO 5667-3 is a good practice guide. When differences exist between NF EN ISO 5667-3 and the analytical standard specific to the substance, it is always the requirements of the analytical standard that prevail.



    2.3. Continuous flow measurement


    The flow measurement shall be carried out continuously over a 24-hour time period, in accordance with existing standards in the FDT-90-523-2 and the technical requirements of the measuring systems manufacturers.
    In order to ensure the quality of operation of these measurement systems, periodic metrological controls must be carried out by accredited bodies, resulting in:
    For free surface drainage systems:
    – a control of the conformity of the measuring organ (seuil, jagger channel, venturi, spill...) with respect to the normative requirements and manufacturers;
    ― a flow meter operation control in place by a comparative measurement using another flow meter.
    For flow systems:
    - a control of the conformity of the installation with respect to the normative requirements and manufacturers;
    ― a comparative measurement flow meter operation check on site (other flow meter, gauge...) or an audit conducted on a measuring bench in an accredited laboratory.
    Metrological control will take place before the start of the first measurement campaign, or on the occasion of the first measure, before being renewed at an annual rate.


    2.4. 24-hour continuous removal
    temperature controlled


    This type of sampling requires specific material to form a weighted sample according to the flow.
    Materials allowing the production of automated sampling according to the flow or the volume elapsed are:
    - either fixed or portable monoflacon samplers, forming a single average sample over the reporting period;
    - either fixed or portable multi-layer samplers, comprising several samples (generally 4, 6, 12 or 24) during the reporting period. If this type of sampler is implemented, the samples will need to be homogenized to form the medium sample before transfer to the test bottles.
    The samplers used shall refrigerate the samples throughout the reporting period.
    In the event that a proportional sampling of the discharge of the effluent is not possible, the pre-harvester will use a time-bound sampling, or one-time sampling if the nature of the releases warrants it (e.g. homogeneous releases in batches). In this case, the flow rate and its evolution will be estimated by the breeder according to the information collected on site (water meters, water balances, etc.). The breeder will need to specify the sampling methodology implemented during the return.
    Metrological control of the sampling device shall be carried out periodically on the following points (recommendations of the guide FD T 90-523-2):
    - accuracy and repeatability of the volume taken (minimum volume: 50 ml, tolerated difference between theoretical and actual volume 5%);
    ∙ effluent speed in pipes greater than or equal to 0.5 m/s.
    A check of the materials and organs of the sampler will be required (see sampling system white)
    The positioning of the effluent outlet shall be as follows:
    - in a turbulent area;
    ― mid-height of the water column;
    – at a sufficient distance from the walls to avoid contamination of the samples by the deposits or biofilms that develop therein.


    2.5. Sample


    The representativeness of the sample is difficult to obtain in the case of the splitting of certain waste water due to its high heterogeneity, high levels of GHG or floating material. A homogenization system may be used in these cases. He won't have to change the sample.
    The packaging of the samples shall be carried out in containers conforming to the official methods in force, specific to the substances to be analysed and/or the NF EN ISO 5667-31 standard.
    The transport of samples to the laboratory shall be carried out in a room maintained at a temperature of 5 C ± 3 C, and be completed within 24 hours of the completion of the sampling to ensure the integrity of the samples.
    The temperature of the enclosure or samples will be checked upon arrival at the laboratory and indicated in the report on the analyses.


    2.6. White sampling


    White of the sampling system:
    The white sampling system is intended to verify the absence of contamination related to materials (flacons, pipes) used or cross-contamination between successive samplings. It is the responsibility of the breeder to implement the provisions to demonstrate the absence of contamination. The transmission of the results is valid and the operator will therefore be deemed to be emitter of all substances found in its release, with the corresponding content. It will therefore be up to it to control this lack of contamination before transmission of results.
    If a white of the sampling system is performed, it is recommended that the following requirements be followed: it must be made mandatory for a minimum period of 3 hours. It can be carried out in a laboratory by circulating water free of micropollutants in the sampling system.
    The criteria for acceptance and consideration of white will be as follows:
    - if white value LQ: do not subtract the results of white from the effluent sampling system;
    - if the value of white LQ and less than the measurement uncertainty attached to the result: do not subtract the results of white from the effluent sampling system;
    ―if the value of white 1 the measurement uncertainty attached to the result: the presence of a contamination is proven, the laboratory will have to redo the sampling and analysis of the rejection considered.
    Atmosphere white:
    The production of an atmosphere white allows the analysis laboratory to ensure the reliability of the results obtained for volatile or airborne compounds and may provide explanatory data to the operator.
    Atmospheric white can be made at the operator's request in the event of suspected presence of volatile substances (BTEX, VOC, Chlorobenzène, mercury...) on the sampling site.
    If implemented, it must be necessarily and systematically:
    the day of the removal of aqueous effluent;
    - for a period of 24 hours or, in any case, for a period of sampling of the atmosphere white identical to the duration of the removal of the aqueous effluent. The methodology used is to leave a bottle of VOC-free water and ambient air-exposed metals where the 24-hour sampling is carried out.
    The values of the atmosphere white will be mentioned in the analysis report and in no case subtracted from others.


    3. Analysis


    All analytical procedures shall be started if possible within 24 hours and in any event no later than 48 hours after the sampling is completed.
    All analyses must report the entire sample (gross effluent, including SMEs) in accordance with the provisions for the treatment of SMEs that are recovered below, except for polybrominated diphenyl ethers.
    In the case of metals, the requested analysis is a determination of the total metal concentration contained in the effluent (no filtration), obtained after digestion of the sample according to the applicable standards:
    ISO 15587-1 "Water quality. ― Digestion for the determination of certain elements in water. ― Part 1: Digestion with Regal Water or
    ISO Standard 15587-2 "Water Quality. ― Digestion for the determination of certain elements in water. Part 2: Nitric acid digestion."
    For mercury, complete digestion without prior filtration is described in the analytical standards specific to this element.
    In the case of alkylphenols, it is requested to simultaneously search for nonylphenols, octylphenols and the first two ethoxylate counterparts (5) of nonylphenols (NP1OE and NP2OE) and the first two octylphenol counterparts (5) (OP1OE and OP2OE). The search for ethoxylates can be carried out without incremental costs in conjunction with that of nonylphenols and octylphenols using the draft ISO/DIS 18857-2 (6).
    Some of the usual monitoring parameters of the facility, namely DCO (oxygen chemical application) or COT (total organic carbon) based on the existing prefectural order, and MES (suspended equipment) will be systematically analyzed in each effluent according to the existing standards (see notes [7], [8], [9] and [10]) in order to verify the representativeness of the activity of the measurement
    Analytical performance for wastewater is shown in annex 5.2. They are derived from the use of quantification limits transmitted by the analysis providers as part of the SRDE action since 2005.
    Integrating GHGs:
    The laboratory must specify and describe in detail the methods used in case of a concentration of EMS 1 50 mg/L.
    For the parameters referred to in Appendix 5.1 (with the exception of DCO, COT and SEM), it is requested:
    • if 50 ¤ MES § 250 mg/l: perform at least 3 liquid/liquid extractions on the raw sample without separation;
    ―if MES 250 mg/l: separately analyze the aqueous phase and particulate phase after filtration or centrifugation of the raw sample, except for volatile compounds for which the treatment of the raw sample by filtration is to be prohibited. 3,4 dichlorobenzene, Isopropylbenzene, Toluene, Xylene (Somme o,m,p), 1,2,3 trichlorobenzene
    The return for each loaded effluent (MES 250 mg/l) will be as follows: value in μg/l obtained in the aqueous phase, value in μg/kg obtained in the particulate phase and total value calculated in μg/l.
    The analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) is not required in water and will be to be performed according to ISO 22032 only on GHGs as soon as their concentration is 50 mg/l. The amount of EMS to be collected for the analysis will have to achieve an equivalent LQ in the water of 0.05 μg/l for each BDE.

    (5) Ethoxylates of nonylphenols and octylphenols are ultimately an indirect source of nonylphenols and octylphenols in the environment. (6) ISO/DIS 18857-2: Water quality. ― Selected alkylphenol dosing. Part 2: Determination of alkylphenols, alkylphenol ethoxylates and bisphenol A. ― Method for non-filtered samples using solid phase extraction and gas chromatography with detection by mass spectrometry after derivatization. Available from AFNOR, commission T 91M, and will be published first in early 2009. (7) NF T 90-101: Water Quality: Determination of chemical oxygen demand (COD). (8) NF EN 872: Water Quality: Suspension materials Method of filter filter filtering in glass fibres. (9) NF EN 1484. • Water analysis: guidelines for total organic carbon and dissolved organic carbon. (10) NF T 90-105-2. • Water quality: dose of suspended materials by centrifugation).


Done on 8 December 2011.


For the Minister and by delegation:

Director General

energy and climate,

P.-F. Chevet

Director General

risk prevention,

L. Michel


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