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If yes, please list the applicable Regulations.
– Environmental Code (Miljobalken) Does not require any obligatory permission if risks are limited. Anyhow the law defines need of following the the precuationary principle making a riskanalysis a very wise
precaution and usually needed for permission in accordance with Planning and building act
– Planning and Building act (Plan och bygglag) Permission accordingly is required to to install a
refrigeration plant with ammonia.
– Act on Protection against Accidents (LSO-Lagen om skydd mot olyckor) Saying the operator must protect
people and environment. Preparing a risk analysisis is necessary especially for bigger plants (>50kg ammonia). Actions to minimize the consequences necessary (especially when more than 50 kg ) could be:
Gasdetectors and alarm, position in enclosed environment inside , plant in sections to limit the amount of
leaking ammonia, sprinkler at safety valves to wash down the gas, make emergency plans and excersize
the routines.
– Work environment Act (Arbetsmiljolagen) State that the operator has a precautionary responsibility and a systematic work should be taking place to discover and handle risks with ammonia before incidents
occur. Defines also the risklevels of gas exposure. Ammonia is defined as a chemical risk and actions like
ventilation, personal protection equipment, medical controls, and surveillance of limited levels must be taken.
– Pressure Equipment Directive (PED- European Union directive)
– SS-EN 378-1:2008 (European Standard) :
– Svensk Kylnorm (Swedish refrigeration norm);

If yes, please list the applicable LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
Operating refrigeration system involves regulatory requirements in accordance with above mentioned Regulations