Regulations governing the inspection and certification of activities using organic solvents e.g. Dry Cleaners and Car Sprayers are enforced by the Environmental Health Officers in South Dublin County Council.European Union (Installations and Activities using Organic Solvents) Regulations 2012 SI 565 of 2012 as amended by S.I. No. 357/2024 - European Union (Installations and Activities Using Organic Solvents) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 - S.I. No. 565/2012 - European Union (Installations and Activities Using Organic Solvents) Regulations 2012.The Regulations apply to dry cleaners and other activities listed where the solvent consumption is within or above the thresholds specified, other than installations licensed by the EPA through IPPC. Inspections of VOC premises are carried out by an approved assessor. The business then forwards the Approved Assessors inspection report together with their application form and appropriate fee to South Dublin County Council. The premises may then be visited by an Environmental Health Officer to go through the report findings with the owner or manager.If the Environmental Health Officer is satisfied with the Approved Assessor’s report and follow-up, then a certificate of compliance under the regulations is issued to the company. The certificate may be issued for up to 3 years.It is illegal to operate a business which is subject to these regulations without a valid certificate of compliance. Fixed Payment Notices as described in S.I. No. 357/2024, Section 28(A), may be issued for offences committed under the Regulation.Additionally, any individual who fails to comply with or contravenes these Regulations may be prosecuted summarily, and be liable to a fine not exceeding €5,000.The onus is placed on the business/trader to secure the service of an Approved Assessor and pay for the inspection and report.European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) Regulations 2012, S.I. No. 564 of 2012: as amended by S.I. No. 356/2024 - European Union (Paints, Varnishes, Vehicle Refinishing Products and Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 -Department of Housing, Local Government and HeritageThese regulations apply to vehicle refinishing premises. Inspections of these premises are carried out by an approved assessor. The business then forwards the Approved Assessors inspection report together with their application form and appropriate fee to South Dublin County Council. The premises may then be visited by an Environmental Health Officer to go through the report findings with the owner or manager.If the Environmental Health Officer is satisfied with the Approved Assessor’s report and follow-up, then a certificate of compliance under the regulations is issued to the company. The certificate may be issued for up to 3 years.It is illegal to operate a business which is subject to these regulations without a valid certificate of compliance. Fixed Payment Notices as described in S.I. No. 356/2024, Section 27(A), may be issued for offences committed under the Regulation.Additionally, any individual who fails to comply with or contravenes these Regulations may be prosecuted summarily, and be liable to a fine not exceeding €5,000.The onus is placed on the business/trader to secure the service of an Approved Assessor and pay for the inspection and report.