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E
XCLUSION
None.
O
BJECTIVE
Prevent the release of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) into the atmosphere.
R
EQUIREMENT
No CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC&R systems installed by the
Applicant.
A
SSESSMENT
Criteria
The Applicant shall not specify or use CFC-based refrigerants in
HVAC&R systems.
Documentation
The pre-requisite shall be fulfilled when the Applicant provides the
following documentation to demonstrate the compliance:
i.
summary table with equipment, type, model number,
refrigerant type
ii.
HVAC&R equipment schedules;
iii.
catalogues/data sheets;
iv.
record photographs with equipment, nameplates;
Where the HVAC&R systems were not installed by the Applicant, or
under the Applicants control, the following documents are required in
the submission.
i.
Lease/Contractual document to indicate that no
supplementary HVAC&R systems were installed by the
Applicant.
B
ACKGROUND
In Hong Kong, Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance (Cap. 403) 1989
gives effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations to control the
manufacture, import and export of ozone depleting substances [
1].
Ozone Layer Protection (Controlled Refrigerants) Regulation 1994
requires the conservation of controlled refrigerants used in large scale
installations and motor vehicles
[2]. Ozone Layer Protection (Products
Containing Scheduled Substances) (Import Banning) Regulation 1993
prohibits the import of portable fire extinguishers containing halons
and other controlled products from a country or place not a party to
the Montreal Protocol unless the Authority considers that it complies
with the requirements of the Protocol.
More information on ozone layer protection can be found in EPD
website [
3].
1
Environmental Protection Department. A Concise Guide to the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance.
http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/laws_regulations/comp_guides/files/cgto_olpo_eng.pdf2
Environmental Protection Department. A Concise Guide to the Ozone Layer Protection (Controlled Refrigerants)
Regulation.
http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/laws_regulations/comp_guides/files/cgt_olp_cr_eng.pdf3
Environmental Protection Department. Ozone Layer Protection.
http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/air/ozone_layer_protection/wn6_info.html