in the vicinity of industrial establishments involving major-accident hazards
Planning authorities are legally bound to examine the consequences of the building. Among the issues to be established are the consequences of the potential accidents in the near-by chemicals and explosives establishments. For the planning of areas in the vicinity of establishments involving accident hazards, an opinion must be obtained from Tukes and the rescue service authority.
By way of effective progressing of the process, it is good to ask Tukes and the rescue department already at an early stage (e.g. the participating and assessment programme), which opinions, authority meetings etc. may be required later in the procedure.
Tukes has provided a list of establishments with potential major-accident hazards and the areas in their vicinity (consultation zones). For any plan changes or larger building activities in these areas, an opinion must be obtained. The opinion procedure is also recommended for establishments not listed by Tukes, if the changes are foreseen in their close vicinity.
New industrial establishments that are classified as causing major-accident hazards, i.e. the so-called Seveso establishments, should be sited only in the areas carrying the plan identification "Tkem". Other chemical establishments may be sited on industrial lots carrying the plan identification "T". Without a specific and justified reason, no industrial establishment shall be sited in an important or other groundwater area which is suitable for water supply.