Formally known as the Act on the Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons, this statute came into force on April 1, 2015 . As a result, the conduct of simple inspections on fluorocarbon-utilizing equipment (such as air conditioners for agricultural machinery) and the storage of those records came to be mandated.
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Cold-insulation storage
facilities for un-milled rice
Conduct of simple |
A simple visual inspection (of the exterior) needs to be conducted at least once every three months by owners (clients). In conducting a simple inspection, no qualifications are required. Inspections can be outsourced. If any abnormality is detected through an inspection, please contact the vendor promptly. The collection and replenishment of fluorocarbons cannot be performed by anyone other than specific specialists. |
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Inspection records |
Clients are to keep inspection records and store them. Record book can be in any format, and electronic record is also acceptable. Record machine model , machine number, the inspection date, the inspection items, and the inspection results of each. A record of simple inspections in table form (sample) can be found below. Download and use if required. |
Storing inspection |
Inspection records should be stored until the machine is discarded or assigned. If a machine is to be assigned, its inspection records should be presented to the assignee. For more information, consult the website of the Ministry of the Environment. |
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