F-Gas Regulations

The F-Gas regulation No 842/2006 becomes law on the 4th July 2007; this makes you as the owner / operator liable to conform to these regulations.  Cool Services Ltd can help you to conform by offering you our services and knowledge to assist you in managing your plant within the regulations. 

The following are points which are contained in the regulations - 

1 Record keeping

Operators of equipment containing 3kg or more will need to maintain records on the quantity and type of HFC installed.  

2 Equipment identification

All equipment must be labeled and identified with the type and amount of Refrigerant. 

3 Leakage inspections

Systems shall be checked for leakage dependent on refrigerant charge

3kg charge and above - check at least once every 12 months.

30kg charge and above - check at least once every 6 months.

300kg charge and above - check at least once every 3 months.  

If you require more information you can go to the following websites

www.dti.gov/innovations/sustainability/fgases

www.defra.gov/environment/climatechange/uk/fgas/index/htm 

Or you can contact Cool services Ltd and we can arrange a site meeting to discuss your requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT

Under the requirement of the Environmental Protection Act all Cool Services Technicians are fully qualified and equipped to handle refrigerant gases and oils. Discharge of refrigerants to atmosphere is now a criminal offence, and both the employer and the Contractor are liable to prosecution. It is therefore advisable to use only qualified personnel for specialized service work such as commissioning, Maintenance etc. 

If you require more information please contact us on 01743453032