Asetusarvon

In Finnish regulatory language, asetusarvo is a numeric value defined by a regulation or decree that serves as a binding limit, threshold, or parameter for compliance. The genitive form asetusarvon is used in texts such as laws and permits to indicate the value governed by the regulation.

Asetusarvo is not a value chosen at whim by authorities; it is established in the text of a regulation, ordinance, or standard published by a government authority or agency. It may specify limits on emissions or concentrations, safety thresholds, or performance standards. Asetusarvon can cover environmental protection, occupational safety, consumer products, and other regulated areas.

In practice, measurements or calculations are compared against the asetusarvo. If the value meets or exceeds the asetusarvo as required by the regulation, compliance is achieved; if not, procedures such as permits revisions, remediation, or penalties may follow. Regulations may also appoint different asetusarvot for different contexts, times, or industries, and may be amended by secondary legislation.

Asetusarvo is distinct from non-binding guidance values (suositusarvot) or purely informational thresholds. It is a binding element used to enforce rules, issue licenses, or determine compliance status. The term frequently appears in official texts alongside the specific numerical figure that constitutes the regulation’s requirement.

Related terms include asetus, suositusarvo, and kynnysarvo.