An incinerator is a combustion device that uses high temperatures to turn waste material into ash. In Sacramento County, the most common types of incinerators are used at human and animal crematories. Most crematories use enclosed incinerators equipped with an afterburner. Crematory chambers reach very high temperatures in order to completely incinerate materials. Because human and animal fat store toxins, the incineration of bodies results in toxic emissions.
Who Needs a Permit?
Permit Fees
All permit fees are based on District Rule 301.
When applying for a permit through Online Services, the appropriate Permit Fee schedule will be automatically determined based upon the selection of the General Equipment Description. If you wish to see what the fees are for new equipment prior to applying, please use the Schedule 4 in the Permit Fee Schedule to determine the initial application fee. The application fee is based upon the maximum horizontal inside cross-sectional area, in square feet, of the primary combustion chamber.
For
questions regarding the application fee, please email permitting@airquality.org or
call 279-207-1122.
How to Apply for a Permit
All permit applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Online Services customer portal.
When applying for a permit through Online Services, the equipment must be categorized by both a General and Specific description. The following categories may be selected when applying for Incinerators:
Crematory
| Crematory - Animal Crematory - Human
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Incinerator
| Incinerator
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Permit applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Online Services portal. All applications must be submitted with the appropriate fee in order to be processed. Application fees may be paid directly through the Online Services portal. Pay the application fee when you submit your application for fastest processing time. Applications submitted without payment will be cancelled if payment is not received within two weeks of submitting the application.
