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South Coast
Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4182
Phone Number (909) 396-3529 http://www.aqmd.gov
Air Quality Permit Checklist
California State Law Code 65850.2 prohibits cities from issuing an occupancy permit to a
business without clearance from
the local air quality agency. This checklist will determine if you need to obtain clearance from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD).
Company Name:
Property Address:
City: Zip Code: ___________________________________
Contact Person: Title:
Type of Business: Telephone:
Fax Number E-mail Address:
Applicant (print name): Signature: __________________________ Date:
1. Will the facility release air pollutants, including but not limited to, dust fumes, gas, mist, odors, smoke, vapor, or a
combination of these to the atmosphere?
Yes No
2. Will the facility result of fuel-burning equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, generators, and internal combustion
engines?
Yes No
3. Will the facility result of hazardous materials, including but not limited to, chemical, plastics, rubber, resins, solvents,
paints, and other parts cleaners?
Yes No
4. Will the facility have use of above or underground storage tank? Yes No
5. Will the facility consist of manufacturing, fabrications, finishing, or treatment of wood, metal or plastic products? Yes No
6. Will the facility result in the use of the equipment listed below? Yes No
(Select all that apply)
Abrasive Blasting Cabinet/Room Internal Combustion Engine (rated > 50 bhp; e.g. back-up generator)
Air Conditioning System (containing > 50 lbs of refrigerant) Mixing/Blending of Liquids and/or Powders
Application of Paints/Adhesive/Resins Molding /Extruding/Curing of Plastic
Baghouse/Dust Collector Pharmaceutical/Nutraceutical
Bakery Oven (gas fired) Plasma/Laser Cutter
Boiler/Water Heater (max. heat input = or > 1 million BTU/hr) Printing/Coating/Drying
Charbroiler/Smoker Production of Fumes/Dust/Smoke/Odors
Coffee Roaster/Afterbunner Refrigeration Systems (containing > 50 lbs of refrigeration
Deep Fryer (excluding equipment located at eating establishment) Soldering Oven
Dry Cleaning Equipment Spray Booth
Electrostatic Precipitator Storage of Acids/Solvents/Organics Liquids/Fuels
Fermentation Storage Silos (sugar, flour, etc.)
Gasoline Storage & Dispensing Equipment
If you answered “No” to any of the above questions and your facility will not have the following
equipment listed, this checklist is your clearance from AQMD. If you answered “Yes” to either question,
you must contact AQMD to determine if air quality
permits are required. If permits are needed, AQMD will
assist you in submitting permit
application(s) and then provide you with a clearance letter. You can call AQMD
at their Small
Business Assistance Office at 1-800-CUT-SMOG (1-800-288-7664).