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Air quality compliance

<div class="ExternalClass90691D5CC4EB4CF68BE74F33E1F06919"><p>Air pollution is a key factor that affects the health of our city. Therefore, business activities that release or produce potentially harmful emissions must apply for a licence with the City. See the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Air%20Quality%20Management%20By-law%202016.pdf" target="_blank">Air Quality Management By-law</a>.</p></div>

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Permits and licences </h2></span> <p><strong>Open burning permit </strong><br>This permit is required if your business activities include conducting an open burn of any material on any land or premises. </p><p><strong>Atmospheric emission licence (AEL)</strong><br>You require an AEL if your facility is producing atmospheric emissions from stationary sources such as factory chimneys, and vehicles. </p><p>You can find detailed information on how to apply for an open burning permit or atmospheric emission licence by visiting our City Connect portal. </p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading white-copy yellow bg-darker-grey"><div class="graphic"> <i class="info citycard"></i></div><div class="desc"><h4>City Connect</h4><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/apply/health-and-safety/environmental-health?L1=Environmental%20health">Air quality compliance applications</a></p></div></div></span>

An overview of permissions and permits for business activities that affect air quality.

Approval For The Installation Of Fuel Burning Equipment Application Form	Approval For The Installation Of Fuel Burning Equipment Application Form	261961	GP0\|#f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7;L0\|#0f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7\|Application form;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2023-09-20T10:00:00Z
Approval for the Installation of a Pizza Oven, Commercial Braai or Commercial Fireplace Application Form	Approval for the Installation of a Pizza Oven, Commercial Braai or Commercial Fireplace Application Form	280775	GP0\|#f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7;L0\|#0f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7\|Application form;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2023-09-19T22:00:00Z
Conduct Open Burning Application Form 2023/24	Conduct Open Burning Application Form 2023/24	142669	GP0\|#f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7;L0\|#0f0b069a9-84bd-4629-943b-3e3dfa0685a7\|Application form;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2023-09-19T22:00:00Z