Permit for use of technologies and hazardous technical devices at hazardous production facilities
Who needs it and when
- A new technology is being introduced at a hazardous production facility (HPF – an industrial site classed as hazardous under Kazakhstan law)
- You supply or commission a hazardous technical device – a boiler, pressure vessel, crane, hoist or drilling rig – that has not been certified
- A manufacturer is bringing a new equipment model for hazardous production facilities to the Kazakhstan market
- During an inspection, the inspector requires proof that the technology or device is approved for use in Kazakhstan
Legal basis
- Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 188-V of 11 April 2014 "On Civil Protection", Articles 16 and 74adilet.zan.kz
- Rules for Providing the Public Service "Issuance of Permits for the Use of Technologies Used at Hazardous Production Facilities and of Hazardous Technical Devices", Order of the Minister of Industry and Infrastructural Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 208 of 16 April 2020adilet.zan.kz
Steps and timeframes
- 01
We check whether a permit is needed
1 dayIf the device is certified or already approved for use in Kazakhstan, no permit is required. We will tell you straight away.
- 02
Industrial safety expert review
We arrange the expert review of the technology or device. The expert review report is valid for 1 year, and the permit must be obtained within that period.
- 03
Filing the application through eLicense
1 dayWe prepare the application with the characteristics, purpose and scope of use and file it together with the expert review report through eLicense (Kazakhstan's e-licensing portal).
- 04
Review by the Industrial Safety Committee
3 business daysThe Committee checks that the documents are complete and makes a decision. The public service is free of charge.
- 05
Receiving the permit
The permit arrives in your account on the eLicense portal.
Total timeframeThe government authority reviews the application in 3 business days. Most of the time goes on the expert review. We will give you the timeframe after our analysis
What we need from you
- Equipment passport and operating manual of the device, or a description of the technology
- Device details: manufacturer, country, make, model, year of manufacture, serial number
- Purpose and scope of use at the facility
- Certificates and test reports, if you have them
- Your company's digital signature (EDS) for filing the application
Cost
Depends on the facility and the scope of work. We will give you a quote within 1 business day.
Send a request or message us on WhatsApp – we will review your information and quote the price and timeframe.
Frequently asked questions
Is a permit needed if the equipment has an EAEU certificate?
No. Under Article 74 of the Law "On Civil Protection", a permit is not required for hazardous technical devices that have been certified or are already approved for use in Kazakhstan. Send us the certificate and we will check whether it qualifies.
Does every buyer of the equipment need to obtain a permit?
No. The permit is valid throughout Kazakhstan for everyone who uses the technology or device. If a permit has already been issued, there is no need to obtain it again.
How long does the government authority take to review the application?
3 business days under the public service rules. Most of the time goes on the industrial safety expert review and on preparing the documents.
What is the penalty for using a device without a permit?
A fine under Article 463 of the Code of Administrative Offences of Kazakhstan: 150 MCI (monthly calculation index) for large businesses, and 500 MCI for a repeat offence within a year.
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