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Environmental Quality (Halon Management) Regulations 1999, PU (A) 452.

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Ozone layer Air quality/air pollution Emissions
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
The Regulations entered into force on 1 January 2000.
Abstract

Since halon is a substance that depletes the ozone layer, these Regulations prohibit its use, particularly in fire protection systems. In accordance with regulation 4, the use of any new portable halon fire extinguisher is prohibited. Regulation 5 prescribes that an owner or a person in control of halon shall inform the Director General of any halon in his possession. Regulation 12 establishes that an owner or a person in control of an existing halon fire extinguishing system shall ensure that halon is not discharged in any test or under any other circumstances unless the purpose is to prevent fire. Two schedules are attached. The second one lays down essential use criteria for the use of any portable halon fire extinguisher or fixed halon fire extinguishing system.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Quality Act 1974 (No. 127 of 1974).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1974 (2001)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Environmental audit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Framework law, Education, Oil pollution, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Special fund, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX