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Safety and the Environment
Refrigeration systems contain fluids under pressure at
dangerous temperatures and pressures. Proper safety
procedures must be followed to provide a system that is
Standard 15, Safety Code for Mechanical
Refrigeration and ASME Standard B31.5, Refrigeration Piping
should be followed. Most building codes require adherence to
these standards.
Technicians should also be EPA or other government agency
certified to handle refrigerants.