The document discusses regulations for air conditioning inspections in buildings in the UK and provides guidance for becoming an accredited inspector. Key points include: 1) EU and UK regulations require regular inspections of air conditioning systems over 12kW every 5 years by an accredited inspector to assess efficiency and sizing compared to cooling requirements. 2) Guidance documents from CIBSE and the government outline the inspection process, including preparing, conducting visual inspections, assessing efficiency, reporting findings, and providing improvement advice. 3) Inspectors must receive approved training and accreditation from organizations like CIBSE to legally conduct inspections. The process involves demonstrating qualifications, obtaining professional indemnity insurance, and signing a

1. F Gas Regulations & Air Conditioning Inspections for Buildings An introduction Steve Gill CIBSE NI Region Monday 13th October 2008

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