Air conditioning units - F-Gas regulations

The requirements of the F-Gas Regulations are currently being phased in with a planned date of July 2011 for full implementation. In addition to the requirement that detailed servicing records for air conditioning units are kept; only companies with certified personnel will be able to purchase hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s).

It is illegal for a person to handle refrigerant gases unless they hold a Safe Handling of Refrigerants Certificate and there is a ban on the use of disposable refrigerant cylinders.

Responsibility for meeting these new regulations lies with schools and it is advised that a servicing agreement is set up with a competent contractor. Property & Infrastructure Support has set up an Air Conditioning & Ventilation Planned Maintenance Agreement (PMA) which schools can sign up to which meets the requirements of the regulations.

For further information call 01622 696321 or email buildingmaintenance.enquiries@kent.gov.uk.