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44 PETROLEUM VAPOUR
EMISSIONS REGULATIONS
Dublin Fire Brigade also issue Certificates of Installation and Testing on behalf
of the relevant Local Authority about petrol service stations under the Petroleum
Vapour Emissions Regulations in pursuance to the Air Pollution Act 1987, and
the European Communities Act 1972. This is in relation to the offloading of
petroleum at service stations from the road tanker into the service station
storage tanks and the dispensing of petroleum into vehicles. Certificates are
normally valid for three years.
• 34 certificates were issued in 2024:
• 10 For service stations located in the Dublin City Council area
• 7 For service stations located in the South Dublin County Council area
• 13 For service stations located in the Fingal County Council area
• 4 For service stations located in the Dún Laoghaire - Rathdown Council area
EXPLOSIVES STORES
Dublin Fire Brigade also assess and issue permits and licences for premises
used for the storage of explosives, as prescribed under the Explosives Act 1875
and its secondary regulations. These are valid for a period of between one and
five years depending on the type of permit or licence required.
Dublin Fire Brigade carried out 249 dangerous substances inspections
(petroleum and explosives) in 2024.
We liaise with the Health and Safety Authority in relation to SEVESO industrial
sites and petroleum Licence applications for petrol stations and bulk petroleum
storage.
Bhriogáid Dóiteáin Bhaile Átha Cliath DUBLIN FIRE BRIGADE