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Rules& Regulations Relating to Refrigerants

Rules& Regulations Relating to Refrigerants. Presented by John Ellis F.Inst.R., F.I.Diag.E.,LCG. Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations. 2000 – set phase out deadlines for HCFCs set leak checking schedule for HCFCs 2006 – set minimum legal qualification.

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Rules& Regulations Relating to Refrigerants

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  1. Rules& Regulations Relating to Refrigerants Presented by John Ellis F.Inst.R., F.I.Diag.E.,LCG

  2. Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations • 2000 – set phase out deadlines for HCFCs • set leak checking schedule for HCFCs • 2006 – set minimum legal qualification

  3. Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations • Virgin HCFC manufacture ceases by 1/1/2010 • Use of HCFC ceases by 1/1/2015

  4. Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations • Main HCFC still in use is R22 • Very little HCFC is returned for recycling

  5. Hazardous Waste Regulations • Waste regulations / EPA in force since1992 • Refrigerants and oil from systems now ‘hazardous’ waste (since 2005) • Different requirements in force – England & Wales/NI/Scotland

  6. Hazardous Waste Regulations • Contractors who recover refrigerant and remove it from your premises must be registered with the Environment Agency. (They will have a six digit Premises Code.)

  7. Hazardous Waste Regulations • Ensure that you sign the ‘Waste Consignment Note’. • Ensure that the ‘Waste’ is traceable to your site. • Keep copies of Waste Consignment Notes for 3 years.

  8. Hazardous Waste Regulations Details to be recorded on Waste Consignment Note. • Name and address of both parties. • Cylinder no/container no. • Type and weight of waste. • Premises Code of contractor. • Signature of both parties.

  9. ‘F’ Gas (Fluorinated Refrigerants) Regulations Entered into force in Europe in 2006. Will come on line in stages 4 July 2007 - 4 July 2008 4 July 2009 - final implementation

  10. ‘F’ Gas (Fluorinated Refrigerants) Regulations Aim of regulation is to reduce emission to atmosphere of Greenhouse Gas Refrigerants such as R134a, R404A, R407C and R410A – plus others.

  11. ‘F’ Gas (Fluorinated Refrigerants) Regulations 4 July 2007 – first tranche of regulations. • Log books for all systems containing more than 3 kg. • Leak checking schedule – by certified personnel. • Refrigerant recovery by certified personnel. • Labelling of systems.

  12. ‘F’ Gas (Fluorinated Refrigerants) Regulations • Leak Checking Schedule 3kg to 30kg of charge – 1 x per annum 30kg to 300kg of charge – 2 x per annum More than 300kg of charge – 4 x per annum Until leak detection systems are fitted then reduce to 2 x per annum

  13. ‘F’ Gas (Fluorinated Refrigerants) Regulations • If a leak is detected and repaired, a further check must be carried out within 1 month to ensure the repair is effective.

  14. ‘F’ Gas (Fluorinated Refrigerants) Regulations • Operators of all stationary systems containing 3 kg or more of F-Gases must maintain records of:- • Quantity and type of F-Gases installed, added or recovered • Identification of company/technician carrying out work • Dates and results of leak tests

  15. ‘F’ Gas (Fluorinated Refrigerants) Regulations • Much happening- much work to do! • Thank you

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