What are the refrigeration and air conditioning Regulations 1995?
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 (the Regulations) contain provisions to authorise people who have proven themselves competent and qualified to obtain a licence which allows them to work with refrigerant and refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Why is refrigeration and air conditioning regulated in Australia?
The Australian Government recognised the need to allow access to these substances in a regulated fashion and implemented a licensing and authorisation scheme to achieve this.
How does a air conditioner and a refrigeration system work?
Refrigeration and air-conditioning end-uses typically use a refrigerant in a vapor compression cycle to cool and/or dehumidify a substance or space, like a refrigerator cabinet, room, office building, or warehouse. Chillers typically cool water, which is then circulated to provide comfort cooling throughout a building or other location.
What are the requirements of Section 608 of the Clean Air Act?
Overview of regulatory requirements under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act for stationary refrigeration and air conditioning. You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page.
When did refrigerant management regulations go into effect?
On November 18, 2016, EPA issued a final rule updating its refrigerant management regulations. While the regulation took effect on January 1, 2017, some provisions had compliance dates of January 1, 2018, and January 1, 2019.
What does section 608 of the Clean Air Act prohibit?
Section 608 of the Clean Air Act prohibits the intentional release (venting) of any refrigerant when maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of air conditioning or refrigeration equipment, including MVAC systems.
What are the refrigerant management regulations for HFCS?
This rule modifies refrigerant management regulations for substitute refrigerants, such as HFCs.
What do you need to know about the Clean Air Act?
Under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, EPA prohibits individuals from knowingly venting refrigerants containing ozone-depleting refrigerants (including HCFC-22) as well as their substitutes (such as HFCs, including R-410A), while maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of AC and refrigeration equipment.
