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Refrigerant Compliance Services
IHS offers turnkey support of refrigerant management compliance programs, in accordance with the US EPA Clean Air Act Title VI.
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Our experts help you develop the necessary policies and procedures and plan specific training
in the proper handling of your refrigerants, ensuring you can implement and maintain a zero defects compliance program. We offer:- Complete Solution: IHS provides the leading IT solution for Refrigerant Management, tightly coupled with delivery services, for a complete solution.
- Real World Experience: Our experts offer facility operations experience, with a thorough understanding of compliance obligations including major refrigerant equipment manufacturing and HVAC/R service contracting. They have also been involved in numerous energy and modernization retrofits, CFC chiller conversions and refrigerant reclamation services.
- Real Time Connections: We stay on top of developments through our industry memberships including the Air Conditioning Contractors of Arizona (ACCA); American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); the American Institute of Plant Engineers, American Energy Engineers (AEE); the Environmental Engineers and Managers Institute; the American Bakers Association (ABA); Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA); and National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP).
Specific services areas include:
On-Premise Compliance Services
IHS Compliance Services enable you to "jump start" a new compliance program, improve an existing one, or re-establish and update out-of-date initiatives by providing:- On-premise assessments to measure your current level of compliance
- Refrigerant Compliance Plan development and implementation services
- Compliance reviews for electronic database recordkeeping
- Tailored for all industries, facility types, and HVAC/R contractors
Refrigerant Compliance Plans (RCPs)
IHS has helped 1000s of organizations develop succinct, useful written policies and procedures manuals, by providing:- Proven starter templates to provide an efficient starting point for your customized plan
- Written work instructions and processes on all aspects of how refrigerants are to be handled by your employees and contractors
- Standardized operating procedures - documentation of your organization's "intent to comply" with EPA regulations and self-audit checklists
- Facility Owner and Contractor versions available
Training Services
Our licensed instructors have trained and certified thousands of HVAC/R technicians, facility managers, and environmental professionals since 1994. Training is critical to ensure that all affected groups are made aware of their compliance responsibilities. Refrigerant Compliance Training services include:- Regulatory refresher training for service technicians, managers, and environmental personnel
- Implementation training for Refrigerant Compliance Plans
- EPA Technician Certification training and testing
- Refrigerant compliance documentation and software training
Enforcement Assistance
- Guide your team during an EPA Section 114(a) request for information
- Provide behind-the-scenes, expert guidance to your legal counsel
- Assist in drafting and finalizing EPA enforcement response
- Expert testimony and cross-examination if required
