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Obligatory freon gas leakage inspection for your refrigeration equipment now applicable for Malta.

From 1st January 2015, the Law (REGULATION (EU) No 517/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL) concerning the Suppression of Freon Emissions was fully enforced and shall apply to all Member States of the EU without exception.

Obligations required of the operator (equipment owner)

From the 1st January 2015, operators of equipment that contains fluorinated greenhouse gases in quantities of 5 tonnes of CO2 equivalent or more shall ensure that the equipment is checked for leaks. This applies to operators of stationary refrigeration equipment, stationary air conditioning equipment, stationary heat pumps, stationary fire protection equipment, refrigeration units of refrigerated trucks and trailers.

Inspection of Equipment Frequency


Tonnes CO2 equivalent charge weight
______________________
≥ 5 and ≤ 50

≥ 50 and ≤ 500

≥ 500

Hermetic systems ≤ 10

Frequency of inspection

______________________
Every 12 months

Every 6 months

Every 3 months

None

Frequency if leak detection equipment fitted
______________________
Every 24 months

Every 12 months

Every 6 months

None

Leak detection equipment mandatory
______________________
No

No

Yes

No

For some of the commonly used HFC refrigerants this equates to the following kg charge weights


Tonnes CO2 equivalent charge weight

(Frequency of inspection)
______________________
R404A

R407A

R410A

R134a

R407C
Between 5 & 50 tonnes


(Every 12 months)
______________________
1.27 kg to 12.7 kg

2.37 kg to 23.7 kg

2.39 kg to 23.9 kg

2.81 kg to 28.1 kg

3.49 kg to 34.9 kg
Between 50 & 500 tonnes


(Every 6 months)
______________________
12.7 kg to 127.4 kg

23.7kg to 237.3 kg

23.9 kg to 239.5 kg

28.1 kg to 281.8 kg

34.9 kg to 349.6 kg
Greater than 500 tonnes


(Every 3 months)
______________________
Greater than 127.4 kg

Greater than 237.3 kg

Greater than 239.5 kg

Greater than 281.8 kg

Greater than 349.6 kg

The maximum allowable charge weights for some of the popular high GWP refrigerants are illustrated below:


Refrigerant
_______________________________
R404A

R507A

R434A (RS-45)
GWP
__________________________
3922

3985

3245
Max. Charge Size (40 tonnes CO2 equivalent)
__________________________________
10.2kg

10.0kg

12.3kg

To book your scheduled freon leakage inspection please contact us or call (+356) 21370404.

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Triq il-Belt Valletta,
Ghaxaq, GXQ2243
​Malta, EU
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  • Services
    • Refrigeration >
      • Cold & Freezer Rooms
      • Commercial Refrigeration
      • Industrial Refrigeration
      • Transport Refrigeration >
        • Fridge Van Conversions
        • Fridge Van Servicing and Repairs
        • Topre Truck Refrigeration Repairs
      • Marine Refrigeration
      • Refrigerant Recovery Services
      • Temperature Calibration
      • Handling Your Refrigeration Vehicle
      • Using Your Refrigerated Vehicle Safely
      • Food Optimal Storage Temperature
      • Freon Gas Leakage Inspection
    • Ventilation
    • Air Conditioning >
      • HVAC Energy Solutions
    • Heating >
      • Boiler Installations, Repairs and Servicing
    • Electrical
    • Automation
    • Plumbing
    • Hydraulic >
      • Hydraulic Calibration, Testing and Certification
    • Building Maintenance >
      • Residential Building Maintenance
      • Retail Building Maintenance
      • Office Building Maintenance
      • Hotel Building Maintenance
      • Restaurant Building Maintenance
    • Water Treatment
    • Energy Management
    • Turnkey
    • Preventative Maintenance
    • Plant, Factory and Machinery Relocations
    • Condition Reporting
  • Products
  • ABOUT
    • Service Philosophy
    • Partnerships
    • Health and Safety
    • Quality Principles
    • About Malta
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    • Request Appointment
    • Feedback or Questions
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