EPD Partnership with Trade & Industry

One-stop Licence and Permit Information - Food & Restaurant Trade

General Reference
Green Practices for Restaurants	Common Pollution Problems of Restaurants (Chinese version only)
	Licences for Restaurants and Major Environmental Protection Requirements (Chinese version only)
	A Guide to Environmental Protection Facilities for the Food & Restaurant Trade (provided by Green Restaurant Website) (Chinese version only)
	Green Practices for Chefs (provided by Green Restaurant Website) (Chinese version only)
	Guidance on Sewage Management, Environmental and Hygiene Control for the Catering Industry (provided by Green Restaurant Website) (Chinese version only)

Air
General Reference	A Concise Guide to the Air Pollution Control Ordinance
	Air Pollution Control Ordinance
Control of Oily Fume and Cooking Odour	References
	Control of Oily Fume and Cooking Odour from Restaurant and Food Business
	Technical Memorandum for Issuing Air Pollution Abatement Notices to Control Air Pollution from Stationary Polluting Process (Please visit your nearest EPD office)
Installation and Alteration of Furances, Ovens and Chimneys	References
	Industrial activity which involves any installation or alteration of fuel-burning equipment and chimney
	A Guide to the Air Pollution Control (Furnaces, Ovens and Chimneys) (Installation and Alternation) Regulations
	Application Forms
	Submission of plans for prior approval under the Air Pollution Control (Furnaces, Ovens and Chimneys) (Installation and Alternation) Regulations

Water
General Reference	A Guide to the Water Pollution Control Ordinance
	Water Pollution Contorl Ordinance
Grease Traps	References
	Grease Traps for Restaurants and Food Processors
	Grease Trap Waste Disposal Control
Discharge Licence under Water Pollution Control Ordinance	References
	Activity which involves the discharge of effluent into foul sewers, storm water drains, inland waters or coastal waters in Hong Kong
	Technical Memorandum - Standards for Effluents Discharged into Drainage and Sewerage Systems, Inland and Coastal Waters
	Application Forms
	Form A - Application for a licence / Application for renewal /variation of a licence	On-line Application*

Noise
General Reference	A Concise Guide to the Noise Control Ordinance
	Noise Control Ordinance
Construction Noise Permit for Renovation	A CNP is required for carrying out renovation between 7pm and 7am or at any time on a general holiday.
	References
	How to apply for a Construction Noise Permit
	Construction activity which involves the carrying out of Prescribed Construction Work (PCW) within Designated Area (DA) and General Construction Work using powered mechanical equipment
	Technical Memorandum on Noise from Construction Work in Designated Areas
	Technical Memorandum on Noise from Construction Work Other Than Percussive Piling
	Construction Noise Permit in Force
	Application Forms
	Form 1 - Application for A Construction Noise Permit for the Use of Powered Mechanical Equipment for the Purpose of Carrying Out Construction Work other than Percussive Piling And / Or the Carrying Out of Prescribed Construction Work	On-line Application*
Noise from Industrial or Commercial Premises	A Noise Abatement Notice will be issued to the operator of industrial or commercial premises that emit excessive noise, requiring him to abate the noise within a specified period.
	References
	Technical Memorandum for the Assessment on Noise from Places other than Domestic Premises, Public Places or Construction Sites
	Good Practice on Pumping System Noise Control
	Good Practice on Ventilation System Noise Control
	Practice Notes for Authorized Person and Registered Structural Engineer PNAP 228 "Noise Annoyance: Prevention - Design of Pump Room and Ventilation System" (issued by Building Department)

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