Martyn Cooper, Commercial Manager at the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA), examines DEFRA’s delayed HFC phasedown decision, highlighting the need for continued industry preparation as the UK’s transition to lower-GWP refrigerants
FETA is urging the UK Government to make smoke ventilation a priority within the ongoing review of Approved Document B, warning that current guidance is no longer sufficient for modern buildings.
In December 2022, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published their review of the F-Gas regulation (EU 517/2014) The RACHP industry then eagerly awaited the expected F-Gas revision proposals.