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F-Gas Legislation

Under EU F-Gas Regulations, ‘operators’ of stationary refrigerating equipment must by law comply with the following:


  • Prevent leakage – have leaks repaired as soon as possible by certified personnel and keep service and maintenance records detailing quantity and type of F-Gas used
  • Carry out a regular fixed schedule of inspections for leaks on equipment with a circuit charge as per below.

Tonnes C02 equivalent charge weight

Frequency of inspection                   

Frequency if leak detection equipment fitted

Leak detection equipment mandatory

>5 and < 50

Every 12 months

Every 24 months

No

>50 and < 500

Every 6 months

Every 12 months

No

> 500

Every 3 months

Every 6 months

Yes

Hermetic systems <10

None

None

No

  • Ensure the proper recovery of F-Gases by certified personnel, to ensure their recycling, reclamation or destruction.
    Failure to comply with the above can lead to fines and prohibition notices being issued by your Local Authority. Inspections are now being carried out on premises.

    Air Conditioning Equipment Major Maintenance visits will incorporate an F-Gas leak test as detailed above.

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