F-gas Legal Requirements

It is now a legal requirement for all businesses that install, maintain or service stationary refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump equipment that contains or is designed to contain “F Gas” refrigerants, to hold a certificate issued by an appointed certification body.

It is an offence to carry out these activities without the correct company certificate. This legal requirement also applies to maintenance contractors, installers and including sole traders for all the above equipment. The same responsibilities and legislation equally applies to end users, facilities managers, and employees who service and maintain this equipment.

Organisations authorized to issue Company Certificates are – Refcom, Bureau Veritas and Quidos.