{"id":768,"date":"2017-06-12T09:34:24","date_gmt":"2017-06-12T08:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=standards&p=768"},"modified":"2019-10-30T10:37:06","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T10:37:06","slug":"f-gas-certification-air-conditioning-units","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/air-conditioning\/f-gas-certification-air-conditioning-units\/","title":{"rendered":"F-Gas Certification for Air Conditioning Units"},"content":{"rendered":"

Air conditioning units use fluorinated greenhouse gases, or F gases. The EU regulates the use of these gases in stationary air conditioning systems. The regulations state that people who work with F gases must hold appropriate certifications. <\/p>\n

There is a range of different certification bodies that operate in the UK. The company must have certification as well as the employees who work with F gases.<\/p>\n

Why are these regulations in place?<\/h3>\n

The regulations are in place to control F gases and make sure they don’t become dangerous. This is because F gases could damage the ozone layer if they leak into the atmosphere. However, F gases are safe if they are properly contained. The regulations make sure that handlers store F gases properly and don’t let them leak.<\/p>\n

Regulations on installation<\/h3>\n

All air conditioning installers must hold F gas certification. It\u2019s illegal to install F gas air conditioning without holding an F gas certification.<\/p>\n

To comply with regulations, both the company and its employees must have certification. A company’s certification must cover all the activities they carry out. There are different certifications that cover maintenance, installation and leakage checking. There are different bodies which offer certification. Refcom<\/a>, Bureau Veritas<\/a> and the F Gas Register<\/a> offer Government approved certification.<\/p>\n

Companies that have certification must make sure their employees have F gas training. A range of organisations provide training, but the qualifications themselves are the same. These qualifications are City and Guilds 2079 and the Construction Industry Training Board J01.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an air conditioning installer, choose one with F gas certification. This will give you peace of mind that their work helps to preserve the environment.<\/p>\n

Regulations after installation<\/h3>\n

Regulations also apply to air conditioning units after installation. This means that air conditioning unit users are responsible for them. Their responsibilities cover:<\/p>\n