Do you need a TM44 air conditioning inspection?
Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 building owners or operators have a legal obligation to have their air conditioning systems inspected every 5 years if the total output is 12 kW or above (this includes the combined total of individual air conditioning units).
F-Gas
- A general obligation to prevent leakage
- Ensure only qualified personnel carry out installation, servicing and maintenance or leakage checking
- Ensure refrigerant records are kept and updated (keeping an F-Gas register)
- Implementation of refrigerant leak checking programmes
F-Gas regulations require the operator of stationary air conditioning or refrigeration equipment that use refrigerants containing F-gases to comply with the obligations in the F-Gas regulations. The main requirements of the F-Gas regulations for all stationary systems are:
Legionella
Most air conditioning systems found in buildings today present a low risk of legionella being present and becoming a health and safety risk. The higher risk systems such as cooling towers are typically found in large buildings.
The most common type of split and VRF systems used in most building only present a low risk normally from the stagnate water found in the drip trays. This risk can be managed through regular maintenance and chemical cleaning.
Focus Air Conditioning have many years of experience in working for and advising clients on compliance of air conditioning systems.
If you need assistance with ensuring compliance, please call 0203 137 5160 or email leecole@focusairconditioning.co.uk
