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Halon
Decommissioning Leaflet
This leaflet, published in August 2003, provides
guidance on the phase out of Halon. Under EC Regulation
2037/2000, the use of halon in Fire Protection Systems is,
as of 31 December 2002, prohibited and equipment containing
halon must be decommissioned by 31 December 2003. The
leaflet provides advice on the training of halon handlers,
the recovery and recycling of halon and on critical uses of
halon.
Please note that the contact details provided in the
leaflet for Defra and HUNC are now out of date and should
be replaced with the following details:
Defra - Tel 020 7082 8167, Fax 020 7082 8151
HUNC - PO Box 11, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4PL
Tel 01420 538 855, Fax 01420 538 558
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Cutting
of fridges: Estimating CFC releases & recommended best
practice
This report presents the findings of a project
carried out at BRE for DEFRA to investigate the feasibility
of cutting fridges prior to disposal, including estimating
the amount of CFC release and recommending best practice in
order to minimise this release.
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Guidance
for users of ozone depleting solvents (including
drycleaning)
This Guide provides details of how the new EC
Regulation 2037/2000 on ozone depleting substances (ODS)
will affect the use of ozone depleting solvents. The Guide
is aimed at all key parties in the solvent market including
users, designers, equipment manufacturers and solvent
suppliers.
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Overview of new EC Regulation on substances that deplete
the ozone layer
This booklet presents a summary of key aspects of the
new European Community (EC) Regulation No. 2037/2000 on
ozone depleting substances (ODS), that is applicable from
1st October 2000.
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Halon phase out: advice on alternatives and guidelines for
users of fire and explosion protection systems
This Guide provides details of how the new EC
Regulation 2037/2000 on ozone depleting substances (ODS)
will affect the use of fire fighting systems and explosion
protection equipment. The Guide is aimed at all key
parties in these markets including users, designers,
equipment manufacturers, installation contractors and
maintenance contractors.
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Guidance on refrigeration and air conditioning
equipment
This Guide provides details of how the new EC
Regulation 2037/2000 on ozone depleting substances (ODS)
will affect manufacture and use of refrigeration and
air-conditioning equipment. The Guide is aimed at all key
parties in the refrigeration and air-conditioning market
including users, designers, equipment manufacturers,
installation contractors and maintenance contractors.