By Order of 27 April 2016: Don’t throw waste paper out with your refuse!
2 November 2016
Changes in ICPE regulations following the fire in Lubrizol with regard to the storage of combustible and inflammable materials
29 September 2020
The Order of 25 May 2016 relates to the prevention of accident risks within ICPEs subject to authorisation. More specifically, it addresses the issue of solar energy in classified facilities. This Order sets out the requirements, in terms of installation and commissioning, applicable to PV systems regardless of their location (on the façade, roof or ground).
For new facilities, these requirements came into force on 1 July. For existing facilities, the standards were gradually implemented over a period up to 1 July 2018. Not all ICPEs are subject to these modifications. Exceptions apply to classified facilities covered by ICPE nomenclature sections 2101 to 2150 and 3660 and facilities equipped with systems shown by analysis to have no impact on the classified facility.
This Order has several objectives:
- The prime objective is to revise the minimum safety requirements following numerous incidents, such as an outbreak of fire, caused by PV systems. These new regulations must ensure that these systems will not generate further damage and result in domino effects, for example. The Minister hopes that this will allow the risks of these installations to be controlled as best possible.
- The other objective is to harmonise all applicable rules in this area and make the regulations clearer to companies installing PV systems.
Two important subjects in the scope of ICPEs are the explosive atmosphere issue and the intervention of the fire and rescue services. The operator is responsible for setting out the scope within which the fire and rescue services can intervene. This can therefore have a direct impact on the updating of your site contingency plan.
More information on ICPEs – classified facilities subject to specific environmental protection legislation
