Frequently asked questions

Send an authority decision or request, operating manual, project documentation, technology description or a brief description of the situation. From these materials we determine whether measurement, a study, an assessment, operating manual, EIA documentation, ISPOP or another deliverable is required.

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Measurement verifies the actual state in operation or in the protected environment. A study typically evaluates an expected or modelled state — for example immission contributions or the noise situation. An expert assessment evaluates technical, emission and operational aspects of a source or project and serves as expert documentation for permitting.

Recommendation: Not sure? Send the authority request, facility description and attachments. We will distinguish measurement, a study and an assessment according to the purpose of the deliverable.

Yes. For protocols, studies and assessments we align with the specific recipients: the operator, designer, investor, KHS, ČIŽP, regional authority, building authority or EIA proceedings.

We are based in Havlíčkův Brod, České Budějovice and Prague. We also handle projects in other regions depending on the service type, site accessibility, representative operating mode and any notification deadlines.

One-off emission measurement is required for regular verification of obligations, after commissioning a source, after a technology, fuel or raw material change, on authority instruction or as documentation for compliance with emission limits.

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One-off emission measurement may only be carried out by an authorised person within the relevant scope. When selecting a supplier, verify not only the schedule but also the scope of authorisation and accredited methods.

For one-off emission measurement, notification obligations must be observed. ISPOP states for form F_OVZ_TERM_JME that the measurement date must be notified at least 5 working days before measurement. The protocol is notified using form F_OVZ_JME.

Recommendation: When planning the date, allow for the notification period and determine who will submit the notification.

The interval depends on source type, classification, operating permit and implementing regulations. In general this may be, for example, once per calendar year or once every three calendar years for selected source groups.

We assess the measurement point before measurement. If the outlet or stack is not ideal, we propose a technically achievable solution, adjust access, add flanges or professionally describe limitations and measurement representativeness in the protocol.

Recommendation: For enquiries, attach photographs of the outlet, stack, access, flanges and available project documentation.

Depending on source type, operating permit and technology characteristics, we monitor for example TSP, VOC/TOC, NOx, CO, SO₂, O₂, HCl, HF, metals or other substances.

You receive a protocol or report with description of the source, operating conditions, methods used, measured values and evaluation against limits or permit requirements. For authorised measurement, data must be complete, accurate and based on the applied methodology.

Workplace environment measurement is addressed during job categorisation, technology change, a new workplace, KHS instruction or when verifying employee exposure.

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Typically dust, chemical substances in workplace air, noise, vibration, lighting, microclimate and other factors depending on workplace characteristics, technology and work activity.

Yes. Workplace environment measurement results are often used as documentation for job classification or reclassification.

Measurement for classification into category 2, 3 or 4 may only be carried out by the employer through a holder of an accreditation certificate or authorisation for the relevant measurements, unless the employer is so qualified.

Hazardous work is work classified in category 3 or 4, and also category 2 work designated as such by the relevant public health authority.

A description of work activities, shift length, number of workers, raw materials used, safety data sheets, operating regime, ventilation, work procedures, previous protocols and any KHS communication will help.

Order noise measurement for occupancy approval, complaints, technology change, new equipment, workplace inspection, verification of measures or on instruction from KHS or the building authority.

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Noise measurement verifies the actual state at a specific location and time. A noise study evaluates an expected or modelled state — for example a new technology, industrial site, transport, HVAC, heat pump or operational change.

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It depends on whether the noise is at the workplace, in a protected outdoor area, in the protected outdoor area of buildings or in the protected indoor area of buildings.

A person who uses or operates machinery, equipment or a facility whose operation generates noise is obliged to ensure by technical, organisational and other measures that noise does not exceed hygienic limits in protected areas.

Yes. Before installing technology, prepare a noise study or acoustic assessment — this allows timely adjustment of source location, output, operating mode or noise control measures.

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Yes. Following measurement or calculation we can recommend measures — for example an acoustic enclosure, screen, silencer, source relocation, operating mode restriction or building modification.

Prepare a dispersion study for a new or modified emission source, technology change, capacity increase, EIA, permitting proceedings or on instruction from the regional authority.

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A dispersion study may be prepared by an authorised person within the relevant scope.

Typically a technology description, emission parameters, stack height and diameter, volumetric flow, temperature, operating hours, site layout, transport data, surrounding development data and the study purpose.

Yes. For projects in preparation, multiple technology, stack, operating mode, capacity or transport intensity variants can be compared. Variant assessment helps the investor and designer find a technically and environmentally preferable solution.

A noise study is appropriate before implementing a new noise source, during technology change, for industrial sites, HVAC, heat pumps, transport, storage and production operations, or as documentation for building proceedings, KHS or EIA.

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Typically project layout, noise source locations, acoustic parameters of equipment, operating mode, transport data, drawings, protected area locations and the study purpose.

Address EIA during project preparation — for new technology, capacity change, waste, a significant emission, noise or transport source, or land intervention. Early assessment limits documentation rework.

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Impacts on public health and the environment are assessed, including effects on animals, plants, ecosystems, soil, water, air, climate, landscape, natural resources, tangible property and cultural monuments.

An expert assessment evaluates the source, technology, emissions, operational context and link to the operating permit or operational change. It serves as expert documentation for the operator and administrative authorities.

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An operating manual typically contains identification of stationary sources and the facility, design capacity data, description of technological operations, operation control and monitoring methods, block diagram, and data on stacks, chimneys and emission reduction equipment.

Yes. We help prepare technical documentation, description of technology change, links to emission measurement, operating manual, dispersion study, expert assessment or other annexes according to authority requirements.

Yes. Depending on project scope we prepare or supplement documentation for integrated permits and their amendments, especially in relation to air quality, noise, waste, operating mode and technical source parameters.

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Yes. We help prepare documentation, verify links to emission measurement, operating permits, fuel or raw material consumption, operating hours and other data required for reporting.

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Consolidated operating records are submitted by the operator of a listed stationary source through ISPOP, usually by 31 March for the previous calendar year.

For listed stationary sources, retain operating records for the statutory period so they are available during inspection.

Yes. For projects related to greenhouse gas emissions we prepare or verify documentation according to the scope of authorisation and operator requirements.

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Best practice is to send an authority decision or request, project documentation, technology description, location, operating mode, available protocols, operating manual, safety data sheets and photographs of measurement points, stacks or noise sources.

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Yes. If documentation is incomplete, we first determine what is essential, what can be added later and what must be supplied by the designer, operator or technology supplier.

Yes. From a KHS, ČIŽP, regional authority or building authority requirement we determine what type of deliverable is needed and which annexes will be decisive for further proceedings.

Yes. For more complex projects we first carry out an orientation assessment of technology, measurement points, noise, emissions or authority requirements — and then define the exact project scope.