Service Description: The Isle of Wight Council is responsible for measuring the quality of ambient air to ensure that it meets required standards in relation to the concentration of pollutants such as lead, nitrogen dioxide, benzene etc. The council can also provide advice and guidance on all aspects of installation of ventilation and air-conditioning systems; and may require that detailed plans are submitted for inspection prior to installation of new units. This particularly applies to catering establishments. Ventilation and air-conditioning systems which are poorly installed or maintained may be a health risk to the public. The council also controls and determines the heights of chimneys on the Island.
Also known as:- Bonfires, Clean Air Act, Pollution Control - Air
Answer: If a bonfire on a trade premises is producing dark black smoke then this is an offence under specific legislation (Clean Air Act 1993). Details should be provided to Environmental Health for further investigation Telephone 823000 or email [email protected] If the trade waste is being imported onto the site then this is also a matter for the Environment Agency Telephone 08708 506 506.