F-Gas Compliance
& Leak Testing
REFCOM-certified engineers managing your HFC refrigerant obligations under F-Gas Regulation (EC) 517/2014 — leak checks, logbooks, and regulatory reporting handled end to end.
Stay On The Right Side
Of F-Gas Legislation
F-Gas Regulation (EC) 517/2014 places strict obligations on operators of equipment containing HFC refrigerants. Non-compliance can mean substantial fines, enforced shutdown, and reputational damage. Chillmasters Services Ltd takes the complexity out of F-Gas management, ensuring your site is fully documented, leak-checked on schedule, and ready for inspection at any time.
- Mandatory leak testing at intervals determined by CO₂-equivalent charge weight (annual for 5–50 t CO₂e, six-monthly above 50 t, three-monthly above 500 t)
- Electronic and ultrasonic leak detection using calibrated, REFCOM-approved equipment
- Compliant F-Gas logbooks maintained digitally and available on demand
- Refrigerant weighing on charge and recovery, with certified records for regulatory reporting
- Full contractor handover service — we audit existing logbooks and bring them up to date when you switch to Chillmasters
- Reporting support for operators required to notify the Environment Agency or equivalent devolved authority
Why Choose Chillmasters For F-Gas?
REFCOM-Certified Engineers
Every engineer carrying out F-Gas work holds current REFCOM Elite certification, satisfying the competency requirements of Regulation (EC) 517/2014 and providing full legal cover for your organisation.
Advanced Leak Detection
We use electronic refrigerant analysers alongside ultrasonic detection wands to locate even the smallest leaks before they become a compliance event or a costly refrigerant top-up. All equipment is calibrated to manufacturer specification.
Meticulous Logbook Records
Digital F-Gas logbooks capture every intervention — leak checks, refrigerant quantities charged or recovered, repair actions, and responsible person sign-off. Records are stored securely and available instantly for HSE or EA inspections.
Seamless Contractor Handover
Switching from another provider? We conduct a full audit of your existing F-Gas documentation, identify any gaps or overdue checks, and create an action plan to bring your site into compliance — with minimal disruption to your operations.
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