F gases and ODS - How do I comply?
First - find out if you are affected - check the Key Obligations Information Sheet for the equipment type or activities relevant to your business. If you wish to read all the relevant regulations and legislation see Information Sheet GEN 4 for more details.
- Information Sheet GEN 4 – Links to the relevant legislation (PDF, 100 KB)
Second - determine which parts of your business are affected. For example, you may operate in a “specialist” sector, but still have air-conditioning equipment containing F gases. Think about all the parts of your business where you may use refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, fire protection or high voltage switchgear containing F gases or ODS. You may need to identify the fluids you are using in any of these systems to check if they are covered by the Regulations. See Information Sheets GEN 2 and GEN3 for more details.
- Information Sheet GEN 2 – Background to F gases and ODS (PDF, 100 KB)
- Information Sheet GEN 3 – Overview of markets and equipment affected by the F gas and ODS Regulations (PDF, 100 KB)
What do I need to do?
For most companies you need to:
- Check equipment for leakage (how frequently you need to check will depend on amount of F gas contained),
- Keep appropriate records,
- Use appropriately qualified engineers or personnel (either in-house staff or contractors),
- Ensure proper recovery of F gases to ensure the recycling, reclamation or destruction,
- Ensure that only refillable containers are used for transporting gases,
- Plan for future market prohibitions.
More information
You should now read:
- What about voluntary actions?
- Qualifications & certification
- Record-keeping & reporting
- Assessing quantities of F gas & ODS
- Enforcement and penalties
See also our:
This information is managed by F-Gas Support, a Government funded team set up to provide guidance for manufacturers, operators, contractors and others that make, sell or handle F gases and ODS and associated equipment. We also help regulators promote compliance with these important environmental Regulations.
Page last modified: 1 September, 2008
Page published: 24 July 2008