Comprehensive F-Gas Service To Help You Comply

Ark Sustainability - Energy efficiency consulting

Get our advice on products from the ETL (Energy Technology List) so you can claim ECA (Enhanced Capital Allowance)

To comply with the:

EC REGULATION NO 842/2006 ON CERTAIN FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES

..as part of the Kyoto Protocol to reduce emissions from commercial refrigeration, air-conditioning and fire protection including HCFC refrigerants such as R-22 by Dec 31st 2009

THE OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (QUALIFICATIONS) REGULATIONS 2009

Use of systems containing phased out F-Gases including CFCs such as R-12, Halons, and BFCs are highly prohibited by the Montreal Protocol.

These Regulations are enforced by Section 41 of the Environmental Protection Act (1990)

Ark Sustainability™ has a selection of services to help you comply with the F-Gas legal requirements:

  • Creation of a comprehensive reporting system for air conditioning systems that contain F-Gases.
  • Monitoring to prevent leakages on a planned schedule.
  • Fitting and fixtures of leak detection equipment.
  • Programme managing the decommission, replacement or phasing out of equipment.
  • Advice on alternative solutions and funding options.
  • Record Keeping

    We can assist with record keeping required on systems with more than 3kg of F-Gases and by ensuring that regular leakage tests are carried out.

  • Leak Detection

    We can assist you in ensuring that any F-Gases on your sites are contained effectively.


3-30kg Annual Check
30-300kg Checked every 6-months
300kg+ Every 3-months and MUST have a Leak Detector fitted

What you get:

  • An inspection of your AC system by our professionally qualified Ark Sustainability™ Assessor
  • A comprehensive F-Gas register will be created for you along with a detailed assessment program.
  • HSSmart customers will be able to ensure this programme of compliance is being managed (www.HSSmart.com).
  • Advice on the best strategy to deal with the phase out of HCFCs.
  • The option to engage us further to help you make the best commercially sensitive decisions factoring in your business objectives, risks and costs.
  • Excellent value because we will arrange replacement of inefficient plant with models from the ETL (Energy Technology List) so you can claim ECA (Enhanced Capital Allowance).
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