F gases and ODS: Impact on sectors
Our Information Sheets should help explain how the F gas Regulations apply to different sectors. They are intended for everyone who may have obligations in relation to:
- Use of F gases and ODS
- Manufacture and supply of F gases and ODS
- Manufacture, selling, using, maintaining or dismantling of equipment containing (or intended to contain) F gases and ODS
- Specialist areas mainly involving the manufacture of, or the use in manufacture of, F gases.
Acronyms and definitions
The acronyms and definitions used in the Regulations and generally across the literature have been summarised in the following information sheet:
Sectors
Information is available as follows:
- Stationary refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pumps
- Fire protection
- Mobile air conditioning
- High voltage switchgear containing SF6
- Fluid supply
- Specialist sectors
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: 12 August, 2008
Page published: 24 July 2008