What is an ABV?
A contiguous soil facility (formerly liquid-retaining floor, pavement, workshop or drip pan) allows you to temporarily turn released substances. This allows substances to be cleaned up before soil contamination or soil pollution occurs.
Examples of contiguous soil facilities are a concrete floor, asphalt pavement or drip pan. Negligible soil risk can be achieved with a contiguous soil facility, provided proper control measures are applied.
Meeting the requirements
Because contiguous soil facilities temporarily retain substances, they always require control measures. Think of instructions, procedures and means to quickly clean up released substances.
We can assess whether your contiguous soil facility and the associated control measures meet the requirements of the competent authority. With our report you can demonstrate that you meet the requirements for soil protection and fulfill the duty of care.
Independent advice and inspection throughout the Netherlands
We work with expert inspectors and consultants and support organizations throughout the Netherlands with inspections, assessments and advice around soil facilities.
- VCA-VOL trained inspectors
- VCA* certified
- SCL Step 3 certified
- Customised advice
- Sustainable solution
- Independent and expert
What does this mean for you?
- You can demonstrate that you meet the requirements of the competent authority and that you fulfill your duty of care
- You reduce the risk of soil contamination
- You gain insight into the state of your soil supply
- You know what control measures are necessary
- You work demonstrably on soil protection
In some cases it is possible to apply an element soil facility. These are often non-sealed precast concrete elements, but concrete tiles or clinkers, for example, can also fall under this classification.
Prepared for future requirements
By understanding your contiguous soil facilities and management measures, you prevent soil contamination and comply with laws and regulations. By organizing this well, you are prepared for inspections and future requirements around soil protection.
Want to know more about contiguous soil supply (ABV)?
Frequently asked questions about contiguous soil facilities
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This is a facility such as a concrete floor, asphalt pavement or drip pan that can temporarily contain releases so that soil contamination is prevented.
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An impermeable facility temporarily reverses liquids, while an impermeable facility does not allow liquids to pass through.
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Yes, because substances are temporarily turned over, management measures must always be in place to clean up substances.
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These are often precast concrete elements, but concrete tiles or clinkers can also be used as element floor facilities.
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A report allows you to demonstrate that your soil facility and management measures meet the requirements and fulfill the duty of care.