Notification period

NA(CWC) will receive notification from OPCW of an impending OPCW inspection. The notification period varies, depending on the type of Scheduled chemical at the facility.

Schedule	Notification Period	Inspection Duration
1	≥ 24 hrs	As required
2	≥ 48 hrs	≤ 96 hrs
3	≥ 120hrs	≤ 24 hrs
Unscheduled DOCs	≥ 120hrs	≤ 24 hrs

The facility to be inspected will be immediately notified by NA(CWC) of the expected date of inspection and arrival, number of inspectors and NA(CWC) officers accompanying the inspection. An advance NA(CWC) team will be sent to the facility to assist the facility operator in preparing for the OPCW inspection.