REFCOM Voluntary Scheme

REFCOM has been running a voluntary registration scheme since 1994 to promote the responsible handling of ozone depleting refrigerant gases. REFCOM recognised early on the need for controlled handling of fluorinated gases - widely used in the industry for their stable, non-flammable and energy efficient qualities, but with a high global warming potential if released.

Our mission statement is to encourage employers to operate entirely to industry best practice; for them to be environmentally aware and to operate entirely in compliance with current legislation; for their operatives to be suitably trained and competent to carry out their work in accordance with Company procedures. We achieve this by administering the REFCOM voluntary scheme, a set of high professional standards recognised by The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board ACRIB and the RAC Industry.

Though designed for contractors, registration is also open to end-users and equipment and refrigerant distributors who wish to demonstrate conformity with our standards.

Registration with the REFCOM voluntary scheme proves to owners/operators that, following independent third party inspection, refrigeration or air conditioning companies:

• Can competently install, commission or maintain a system containing refrigerant
• Are licensed waste carriers
• Handle refrigerants safely
• Are compliant with all current legal requirements
• Operate auditable procedures for the proper control of refrigerants and can account for all refrigerant used and recovered.
• Use appropriate, purpose-designed refrigerant recovery equipment
• Perform refrigerant transactions with minimum emissions and are environmentally aware.

To join the REFCOM voluntary scheme please click here

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