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Regulation (EU) n° 517/2014 of 16/04/14 on fluorinated greenhouse gases and
repealing Regulation (EC) n° 842/2006
Leak checks
1. Operators of equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouses gases in quantities of 5 tons of CO
2
, equivalent or more and not
contained in foams shall ensure that the equipment is checked for leaks.
2. F or equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases in quantities of 5 tons of CO
2
equivalent or more, but of less than 50 tons
of CO
2
equivalent: at least every 12 months.
Picture of the equivalence CO
2
1. Load in kg and Tons amounting CO
2
.
Load and Tons amounting CO
2
Frequency of test
From 7 at 75 kg load = from 5 at 50 Tons Each year
Concerning the Gas R32, 7.40kg amounting at 5 tons of CO
2
, commitment to check each year.
Training and certification
1. The operator of the relevant application shall ensure that the relevant personnel have obtained the necessary certification, which
implies appropriate knowledge of the applicable regulations and standards as well as the necessary competence in emission
prevention and recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases and handling safety the relevant type and size of equipment.
Record keeping
1. Operators of equipment which is required to be checked for leaks, shall establish and maintain records for each piece of such
equipment specifying the following information:
a) T he quantity and type of fluorinated greenhouse gases installed ;
b) The quantities of fluorinated greenhouse gases added during installation, maintenance or servicing or due to leakage;
c) W hether the quantities of installed fluorinated greenhouse gases have been recycled or reclaimed, including the name and address
of the recycling or reclamation facility and, where applicable, the certificate number;
d) The quantity of fluorinated greenhouse gases recovered
e) T he identity of the undertaking which installed, serviced, maintained and where applicable repaired or decommissioned the
equipment, including, where applicable, the number of its certificate;
f) T he dates and results of the checks carried out;
g) I f the equipment was decommissioned, the measures taken to recover and dispose of the fluorinated greenhouse gases.
2. The operator shall keep the records for at least five years, undertakings carrying out the activities for operators shall keep copies
of the records for at least five years.