Application for a licence to use a powerful laser, powerful laser pointer or IPL device

Apply for a licence to use a high-powered laser or IPL device

According to Article 2 of the tariff, the Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority shall collect a fee for the evaluation of applications for licences for the use of powerful lasers and laser pointers.

The fee is paid into the account of the institute:

Account number: 0303-26-9118
ID number (kennitala): 540286-1169

Please note that no assessment of the application will be made until a fee has been received in the institution's bank account. Please attach a receipt of the bank transfer along with the application as a screenshot or PDF.

The Authority does not guarantee the processing of applications received within two days from an event for which a licence is sought, especially if the documents for which the application for a licence are insufficient.

See Regulation no. 171/2021 for further information.

Application for a license to use a powerful laser or IPL device

Information on owner/applicant cf. Regulation no. 171/2021.

About owner/applicant

Full name of owner

ID number of owner

Owners phone number

Owners email address

Address of the owner: street and house number

Owner's address: zip code

Address of the owner: municipality

Application fee is paid

Yes

Name of applicant (if other than owner)

Applicant's email address (if different from the owner)

About the laser or the IPL device

The manufacturer of the laser or IPL device

Type of laser or IPL device

Type

Color (wavelength)

Power [mW]

Laser Class

Describe the expected use of a laser or IPL device

Explain why a Class 2 laser could not be used instead

Describe the equipment used to control, spread and otherwise affect the beam as appropriate, cf. Article 8 of regulation no. 171/2021

Usage Supervisor

Before granting permission for use according to Article 8 the applicant must have written safety regulations prepared. He must also appoint a person in charge of the equipment, and his appointment must be approved by the Radiation Protection Authority.

Full name of the supervisor

Supervisor ID number

Telephone number of supervisor

Email address of the supervisor

Describe the licensee's knowledge of lasers and the necessary safety precautions for their use

See Article 9 regulation no. 171/2021 on the import and use of lasers, laser pointers and IPL devices. The licensee must have adequate knowledge of the equipment in question and the safety measures necessary to ensure the safety of employees and spectators, cf. standard IEC/TR 60825; Safety of laser products - Part 8: Guidelines for the safe use of laser beams on humans. The licensee is responsible for ensuring that all safety rules pertaining to the use of the equipment are followed.

Link to a website containing technical information (including category, power and type of laser) from producer or seller - also possible to send in a PDF as attachment below

Drawings of the area

A drawing must show the area where the location of the laser and all objects that can affect the direction of the beam, e.g. upon reflection, emerge.

Written safety regulations

Bank transfer receipt for application fee

Please attach payment receipt as a screenshot or PDF

Optional attachments

Service provider

Icelandic Radiation Safety Authoroty

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