Factory Operation Procedure
An Investor of Thilawa Special Economic Zone is required to obtain following certificates from the Industrial Section of OSSC and MJTD in order to commence the factory operation in Thilawa Special Economic Zone.
- Electricity Certificate (EC) issued by the Industry Section of OSSC
- Boiler Certificate issued by the Industry Section of OSSC (if any)
- Building Completion Certificate (BCC) issued by the Construction Section of OSSC
- Environmental Inspection Record prepared by the Environment Section of OSSC
- General Completion Certificate issued by MJTD
- Letter of Approval of Factory Operation issued by the Industry Section of OSSC
- As for Electricity Certificate, the Investor submits an Electricity Installation Plan attached with the Design Approval for Power Connection by MJTD to the Industry Section of OSSC through the Front Office of OSSC. After the completion of electricity installation work, the Investor submits a request letter for the implements of Electricity Inspection. The Electricity Inspection will be conducted by both the Industry Section of OSSC and MJTD together. If the Investor passes the Electricity Inspection, the Industry Section of OSSC issues an Electricity Certificate.
- If the Investor installs boiler(s), it is required for the Investor to obtain Boiler Certificate before starting factory operation. Firstly, the Investor submits a Boiler Installation Plan to the Industry Section of OSSC through the Front Office. After the completion of boiler installation work, the Investor submits a request letter for the implements of Boiler Inspection. The Boiler Inspection will be conducted by the Industry Section of OSSC. If the Investor passes the Boiler Inspection, the Industry Section of OSSC issues a Boiler Certificate.
- The Investor is also required to obtain a Building Completion Certificate. The detailed procedure for obtaining the Building Completion Certificate is described in Chapter III “Building Construction and Fire Safety”.
- The Investor shall receive an Environmental Inspection for Factory Operation by the Environment Section of OSSC before receiving a General Completion Certificate by the MJTD. The Environment Inspection Record prepared by the Environment Section of OSSC shall be kept by the Investor.
- After the completion of infrastructure connection works such as electricity, water supply, sewerage and communication, the Investor shall obtain a General Completion Certificate issued by the MJTD.
- When all the certificates and a record are obtained, the Investor may apply for the issuance of a Letter of Approval of Factory Operation to the Industry Section of OSSC. After receiving the Letter of Approval of Factory Operation, the Investor may start factory operation.