I want to know about the types, regulations, guidance, etc. of air pollutants emitted when burning things.

（１） Types of air pollutants and hazardous substances
The main items are sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, soot, hydrogen chloride, dioxins, etc.
（２） How to control air pollutants and harmful substances
Sulphur oxides, soot, etc. can be greatly reduced by using gaseous fuels, etc. For nitrogen oxides, use low NOx burners and denitrification devices are effective, and dioxins have a structure that can completely burn fire. There is.
（３） Installation of facilities that emit air pollutants and harmful substances
When discharging these substances, depending on the type and size of the facilities, the Air Pollution Control Law, the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins, the conservation City Living Environment, etc. Please consult with Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division in advance.
(4)Regulations and guidance for factories, etc.
When factories are going to set up combustion facilities (smoke generation facilities), it is necessary to submit a facility installation report in advance, and at that time, it is examined and instructed whether emission standards can be complied with. In addition, after installation, check the status of compliance with emission standards by on-site inspections.

Atmosphere and Sound Environment Division, Green Environment Bureau Bureau, Yokohama
〒231-0005 10 City Hall 27th floor of 6-50 Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City
Phone: 045-671-3843

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