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The European Union's F-Gas
Regulation No 842/2006 became law on 4th July 2007 regarding
refrigerant gases. The purpose of the regulation is to
minimise emissions of these gases into the atmosphere,
mainly through reduced leakage and through gas recovery
during servicing. The regulations cover any Air Conditioning
system containing more than 3kg of gas. * The prevention of
leaks and to repair any leaks as soon as
possible * To arrange proper
refrigerant recovery by certified personnel during
servicing and disposal. * To carry out
regular tests for leaks (the number of tests per
year are defined by the amount of refrigerant in
the system) * To ensure that
certified and competent people carry out those
tests. Our engineers are qualified to City &
Guilds or CITB standards in safe handling of
refrigerants and registered with ACRIB.
Building Services Associates are registered with
REFCOM * Keep
comprehensive records of refrigerants and service
records.
It is the responsibility of the operator of the equipment,
i.e. the owner/end user, to comply with the regulations
which cover the following:-
Further details
can be obtained from the DEFRA
website.
F-Gas certification
From 4th July 2009 it becomes a legal requirement for all businesses that install, maintain or service stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning or heat-pump (RAC) equipment that contains or is designed to contain "F gas" refrigerants to hold a Company Certificate issued by an appointed Company Certification Body. It will be an offence to carry out these activities without a Company Certificate.
Building Services Associates are registered with REFCOM and hold F-Gas certification
R22
Refrigerant Gas phase out
R22 is one of the most common refrigerants that are being
used in air conditioning units but recent legislation
changes has led to the phasing out of this refrigerant as
the release of HFC compounds into the atmosphere is harmful
to the protective ozone layer. From 1st January 2004 no more
heat pump equipment can be manufactured that uses
refrigerant R22.
After 31st December 2009,
it will be illegal to use virgin R22 refrigerant gas for
service and maintenance of air conditioning systems and from
1st January 2015 the use of all HCFCs including recycled
materials will be banned. Stock piling of virgin and
reclaimed HCFC R22 will also be illegal.
By far the most environmentally responsible solution is to completely replace existing HCFC R22 equipment with modern HFC based alternatives which offer improved energy efficiency meaning lower operating costs.
HFC systems are quieter and more reliable. Many original HCFC R22 systems were cooling only, whereas they can now be replaced with heat pumps offering efficient year round heating and cooling.
Most replacement systems will attract tax incentives such as Enhanced Capital Allowance.
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) are a straightforward way for a business to improve its cash flow through accelerated tax relief. The ECA scheme for energy-saving technologies encourages businesses to invest in energy-saving plant as specified on the Energy Technology List (ETL) which is managed by the Carbon Trust on behalf of Government.
The ECA scheme provides businesses with 100% first year tax relief on their qualifying capital expenditure.
Building Services Associates will be pleased to survey free of charge your existing R22 equipment and offer a modern cost effective solution.
Interest Free Energy-Efficiency Loans
The
energy-efficiency loans from the Carbon Trust are a
cost effective way to replace or upgrade your old
wasteful existing equipment with a more energy
efficient system. The loan scheme
is designed so that anticipated energy savings
offset the repayments of the loan, which means the
equipment should pay for itself and you should
continue to make savings year on year.
Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the
qualify criteria could borrow from £3,000 to
£500,000 depending on the amount and type of energy
saved. It is government funded, unsecured and interest
free.
Applying
is straight forward - further details can be obtained from
the Carbon
Trust
website.
We currently carry out service and maintenance in the following areas:-
Teddington,
Twickenham, Richmond Upon Thames, Kingston Upon Thames,
Morden, Chertsey, Chiswick, Isleworth, Hounslow, Feltham,
Ashford, Putney, Sheen, Kensington, Hampstead, Dagenham,
Ruislip, Slough, Radlett, Basingstoke, Milton Keynes,
Oxford, Greenhithe, Croydon, Bath, Bristol, Derby, London
postal areas EC2, W1, W4, W11, W12, WC1, NW3, SW1, SW4, SW8,
SW9, SW14, SW15, TW1, TW6, TW7, TW9, TW11, TW13 and TW15
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