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New state law requirements for refrigerants effective January 1,
2011. 

On January 1, a new state regulation to minimize leaks of
environmentally harmful refrigerants takes effect.  This
regulation builds on long established federal regulations on
refrigeration systems.

Beginning January 1, 2011 all facilities with stationary
non-residential refrigeration systems with more than 50 pounds of
refrigerant are required to do refrigerant leak detection
inspections, leak repair, and recordkeeping.  This new regulation
does not affect refrigeration systems that use ammonia or carbon
dioxide as refrigerants.  Service technicians must be U.S. EPA
certified and follow specified practices including repairing
leaks prior to recharging and properly evacuating cylinders
before disposal.  Refrigerant distributors, wholesalers, and
reclaimers are required to begin recordkeeping of refrigerant
received or distributed, and only sell refrigerants to certified
technicians or their employers.  

For complete details on all the requirements please visit
www.arb.ca.gov/cc/reftrack/reftrack.htm or email at
reftrackinfo@arb.ca.gov or call (916) 324-2517.

Fixing refrigerant leaks is one of the most cost-effective ways
to clean California’s air while also saving businesses money on
costly refrigerants. 


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