Demolitions targeted for refrigerant recovery

With the demolition of buildings comes a high risk of refrigerant emissions.

ARC has been working with Standards Australia to enshrine refrigerant recovery requirements within AS 2601 – Demolition Code. The value of including refrigerant recovery within AS 2601 is that demolition contractors will be bound legally, and, in all likelihood, will also be bound by contract – which often calls up AS 2601 for demolition works.

In addition to working with Standards Australia, the ARC has, and will continue to, work with Demolition Contractors Associations around Australia to reinforce these legal requirements.

If you see any instances of buildings or houses being demolished and you are sure that the cooling systems still contain refrigerant, we have a dedicated page on our website for you to lodge complaints against breaches of the Ozone Act. Visit www.arctick.org/complaint

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