Do I Need A Permit? |
Any source that releases a regulated air pollutant above specified levels into the air must obtain an air quality permit.
Contact the Maricopa County Air Quality Department at (602) 506-6094 to find out if you need an air quality permit.
Small businesses may contact the Department's Business Resource Center at (602) 506-5102 for assistance in completing the application package.
Examples of sources and operations needing air quality permits include boilers; incinerators; chemical processing, handling or storage; material (sand, gravel, etc.) handling; abrasive blasting; industrial and commercial coating or painting; stationary engines solvent cleaning; dry cleaning; petroleum storage.
What is an air quality permit?
A permit is a written authorization to build, install and/or operate equipment that emits, or controls, the emissions of air contaminants such as:
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Volatile Organic Compounds [VOCs]
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Particulate Matter [PM-10 or PM-2.5]
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Carbon Monoxide [CO]
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Nitrogen Oxides [NOx]
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Sulfur Oxides [SOx]
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Lead [Pb]
For more information on the Maricopa County Air Quality Department permitting process, view our Permit Information brochure .
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