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Ozone Protection
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National regulations which support the Australian Government's Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 came into effect on 1 July 2005. The regulations affect those who buy, sell or handle ozone depleting substances or synthetic greenhouse gases.
These regulations do not restrict the use or availability of ozone depleting substances or synthetic greenhouse gas based extinguishing agents. Except for the use of halon there are no plans to restrict, prohibit or withdraw any of the currently available fire extinguishing agents.
Where there are compelling reasons to retain the use of halon an applications may be made for a Halon Special Permit.
Persons who handle these substances in bulk or in equipment are required to hold a licence.
Companies or persons who acquire, possess or dispose of these substances are required to hold a Fire Extinguishing Agent Trading Authorisation.
The Fire Protection Association of Australia has been appointed as the Industry Board to administer these new regulations. More information regarding the new licensing system is available on the Fire Protection Association (FPAA) web site.
Applications forms for all licences, permits and exemptions are available from the Fire Protection Industry Board on 03 9890 1544. In addition, the following forms may be downloaded and submitted to the Board.
A number of fact sheets have been prepared to assist in clarifying specific items related to the operation of the fire protection industry licensing system.
These fact sheets are not intended to be a definitive reference document. Rather they are a plain language guide to a specific topic. The fact sheets can be downloaded from the FPAA web site. Current fact sheets are listed below.