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Notification of the Establishment and Operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance)
Basic information
Institutional Body
MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT
Description
The interested party (natural or legal person) notifies – electronically - the competent authority for the establishment and commencement of operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance).
At a glance
Points of Service | Municipalities |
Digital provision points | |
Number of Documents | 0 |
Cost | Variable |
Process Diagram |
Conditions
Business formation (individual, corporate)
*For company establishment see the link below
The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password
The attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016 must be available (acquired beforehand).
If music is played beyond the hours laid out in the existing legal framework, a relevant license shall be issued.
If a common area is used, issue of a relevant licence is required.
If the store is situated at a cultural monument, a relevant permit is required.
If natural gas is used, a relevant licence is required.
Compliance with building conditions and obligations arising from the legal framework in force
Traffic connection (if required).
Μeasures for active fire protection must be in taken, according to the relevant risk category.
Category A – Low Risk
This includes:
i) public gathering places with a theoretical population (as calculated on the basis of the applicable fire-fighting legislation) less than or equal to 150 persons that do not use LPG (bottles or tanks) for their operational needs;
ii) shops (food retail or service shops) with an area of less than or equal to 1,000 square meters.
iii) Funeral homes
Operators of activities belonging to category A and housed in existing buildings (building permit before 02/1989), are exempted from the obligation to prepare an active fire protection study - floor plans and a summary study of LPG storage. Exceptions are made in cases where it is impossible to comply with the terms of the provisions and deviations are requested.
In new buildings (building permit after 02/1989) the obligation to prepare and submit a passive and/or active fire protection study where required is still in force, in accordance with the provisions of article 15 of the PD 71/1988 (GG 32A) as in force.
Category A operators are exempted from the obligation to obtain an (active) fire protection certificate, but must comply with and maintain the fire protection measures and means required by current legislation, which will be reflected in floor plans that are part of the file to be kept in the holding.
Category B - Medium Risk
This includes:
i) public gathering places with a theoretical population (as calculated on the basis of the applicable fire-fighting legislation) of more than 150 persons as well as public gathering places regardless of capacity that use LPG (bottles or tanks) for their operational needs and
ii) stores (food retailers or service stores) of over 1.000 square meters as well as stores, independently of their area, that store LPG cylinders over 200 kg.
In category B, the operators must, within fifty (50) days from the date of submission of the notification, take all the necessary actions in order to be provided by the relevant Fire Service with an (active) fire protection certificate, which will be kept in the business file.
Category C - High Risk
This includes: Theatres and cinemas.
In category C, the operators must, before the date of submission of the notification, take all the necessary actions in order to have been provided by the relevant Fire Service with a certificate of (active) fire protection which will be kept in the installation file.
If music and musical instruments are used outdoors, assurance of the noise level.
Appointment of a sanitary manager responsible for the sanitary conditions of the store.
All sanitary requirements must be met, as provided in MD 47829/2017 (GG 2161/B).
No overdue debts to the Municipality. Exceptions are the cases of pending litigation and the settlement of any debts.
Fees / Imposts
- Administrative fee: €75 - 375Payment typeBank cashierTypeAdministrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
What you will need
Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes
Notification of the Establishment and Operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance)
What you will need
1Attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016Certification
Filed by
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Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
2Floor plan showing all the areas of the shop.Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
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Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
3Attestation by an engineer that the building conditions and obligations of the institutional framework in force are met, the conditions of the main use area, that the space is suitable for the specific use according to the Construction and Building Regulations, that the requirements of the Fire Protection Regulation are met, as well as those of the urban planning provisions in force.Certificate
Filed by
Keep within business establishment
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
The engineer’s Attestation shall state in detail the data documenting the legality of the shop.
4Copy of the building permit of the building (also: renewals, statement of arbitrary spaces, exceptions from demolition).Βuilding permit
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Legal entitiesPersons
5Attestation from the authority responsible for the service road that the traffic connection works have been fully completed in accordance to the approved plans or entry-exit approval (if required).Certificate
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6Certificate of active protection from fire (if required).Certification
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7Solemn declaration of the sanitary store manager stating that he/she accepts his/her appointment.Solemn Declaration
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8Technical report on sound insulation by an engineer specialising in sound insulation and acoustics or other scientist of relevant specialty.Report
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Legal entitiesPersons
9Licence to extend the music-playing hours (as of par. 3, art. 3 of Police Ordinance 3/1995). For this purpose, the interested party submits an application to the Municipality presenting only the proof of submission of the notification.Permit
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Legal entitiesPersons
10Licence to use a common area (if required).Permit
Filed by
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Legal entitiesPersons
11Attestation by the relevant service of the Ministry of Culture and GG of the monument declaration (if required).Certification
Filed by
Keep within business establishment
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
12Licence to use natural gas (if required).Enabling act
Filed by
Keep within business establishment
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
13Ex officio search by the Municipality overdue debts, at the time of submission of the notification.Municipal Certificates
Filed by
Ex officio (digital)Keep within business establishment
Legislation
- Description- Αrticle 3: Notification - procedure - Αrticle 4: necessary documents to be kept in the file at the establishment/basis of the store - Αrticle 5: alterations/changes of the notification - Αrticle 7: Use of music and musical instruments - Αrticle 8: Licence to use a common area - Αrticle 9: Fire protection measuresLegal references
- DescriptionSanitary Conditions and prerequisites for the operation of food and beverages companiesLegal references
- DescriptionΑs amended and still in force / Article 28, par. 2 - obligation to obtain the attestation that the store can be established at the specific locationLegal references
- DescriptionFees to be paidLegal references
- Description- Αrticle 80: Definition of stores of sanitary interest - ‘ΚΥΕ’; procedures for revocation and related issues - Αrticle 285: prerequisite: no confirmed debts to the municipalityLegal references
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Process code
384427
NACE code
47.11
Description of NACE code
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
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