7. Mistakes to avoid
7.1 Don't regard EN 378 as a voluntary standard
In fact, this standard is mandatory!
A standard such as EN 378 is a document drawn up by consensus, providing precise specifications, guidelines, characteristics or criteria to ensure that products, services or processes meet defined quality, safety and performance requirements. Standards are drawn up by standardization bodies and are intended for voluntary use.
In the case of EN 378, however, its application can be considered mandatory. In fact, it is included in several regulations, including the European F-Gas regulation. In addition, this standard is systematically included in the technical specifications drawn up prior to the design and installation of refrigeration systems....
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EN 378: Refrigeration systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Editions AFNOR
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règlement F-Gaz (règlement (UE) n° 517/2014) is European legislation aimed at reducing the use and emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases (also known as F-gases) due to their high global warming potential (GWP). F-gases are used in a variety of sectors, including refrigeration, air conditioning,...
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