Legislation Updates

Air conditioning equipment is subject to continuous scrutiny by legislators due to the environmental impact of the refrigerants it uses, plus the energy it consumes.

EMS keeps its clients up to date with all legislation and, more importantly, puts in place the plans necessary to ensure compliance. In other words, we make sure that you are compliant.

Keeping you compliant

In today’s busy world it’s not always easy keeping up to date with changing refrigeration and AC legislation – that’s why EMS Ltd has a policy to ensure its clients are fully aware of current and proposed legislation that may affect their air conditioning plant.

Your EMS team will ensure that you are compliant with the Ozone Regulations, which relate to the phase-out of R22 refrigerant, plus the F-Gas Regulations, which relate to the containment of global warming gases, highlight any plant that does not comply with regulations now, or will be affected by future regulations. You will also get advice on how to update these systems in the most cost effective and efficient way.

EMS will also advise you of your obligations under the EPB (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations, which now demand regular air conditioning inspections for all equipment over 12 kw cooling capacity.

As members of REFCOM EMS takes its responsibility to the environment extremely seriously. In line with REFCOM guidelines EMS operates a refrigerant tracking system. You will receive regular status reports of the refrigerants held, and in use, on your site, a useful tool with increasing legislation on these hazardous substances.

Site Reference Manual

You will be provided with a Site Reference Manual to be held on site. This will contain information about your plant; asset register, service reports, records of breakdowns/repairs together will relevant legislation updates. This gives you an on site point of reference for your plant and equipment. This Manual will act as your F-Gas Register, and its upkeep will ensure your compliance with F-Gas regulations.

For information on the latest on the regulations affecting your air conditioning plant, please click on the links below: