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INDUSTRY NEWS New guidance announced The IOR has just released a new guidance note on the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations and Pressure Equipment Directive (GN36) outlining the requirements for installers of RACHP systems. In the RACHP sector all the components are supplied by a manufacturer for site installation (assembly) by a specialist third party contractor who might not realise that they then become the manufacturer of the assembly (an integrated and functional whole) under PE(S)R. With the move to R32 and other A2L refrigerants, classified as PE(S)R group 1 fluid (“dangerous”), this moves many systems from SEP (sound engineering practice) or hazard category 1 into hazard category 2 or higher. Systems which are category 2 or higher must comply with the PE(S)R and must be assessed by an approved Conformity Assessment Body or under an assessment scheme which has been certified by a Conformity Assessment Body. Additional guidance on pressure and PED are also available for FREE from the IOR web site. Find out more and download the documents at www.ior.org.uk/buy-documents Deane Flint joins Coolair Equipment Limited Coolair Equipment Limited has appointed Deane Flint to its Board of Directors. Deane, former Branch President (UK & IRE) of Mitsubishi Electric Europe joins Coolair Equipment Limited as Commercial Director. Deane, who joins the one-stop air-conditioning specialists on Wednesday September 1, 2021, will be responsible for delivering and implementing a new nationwide sales programme. Deane spent over two decades at Mitsubishi Electric, joining as regional sales manager and rising to become the first non- Japanese President of the UK & Ireland Branch. He started his career in the HVAC industry in 1981, as a trainee building services design engineer and draughtsman for Government consultancy service, the Property Services Agency. Water Treatment is essential for Commercial Heating Systems Industry Bodies; the Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association, ICOM, and the Manufacturers of Equipment for Heat Networks Association, MEHNA have launched a Quick Guide to Water Treatment, to help designers, owners, insurers, managers, operators, maintenance personnel to understand what effect any water and its subsequent treatment will have on their heating system. Steve McConnell, Director of ICOM and MEHNA said; “The consequences of inappropriate or non-existent water treatment can prove costly to rectify. The treatment of water in closed and open heating systems is essential for the avoidance of fouling, biofouling, corrosion and scale. These problems can result in energy wastage, poor system performance and the need for early replacement of heating system components.” “Any installation must be thoroughly flushed and cleaned before it can be filled and used. This quick guide deals with all aspects of water treatment for Industrial and commercial heating systems and heat networks. “ “It complements the full water treatment guide launched in 2017, and acts as a quick reference check to ensure that all parties from designers and owners to managers and maintenance personnel understand the water treatment required for their plant and heating systems and to give guidance on how to achieve it.” “By studying the contents and following the freely given advice, heating systems and heat networks will operate more efficiently.” www.mehna.org.uk Network Infrastructure Assistant ECS card updated to include City & Guilds qualification A range of ECS cards are available through the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) for the Network Infrastructure industry, previously referred to as Datacomms. After an extensive process of consultation and development to develop the new Cable Network Installer apprenticeship, work was undertaken to map across qualifications and raise standards in the sector. The is for people working in the Network Infrastructure industry in a supportive role to assist other qualified staff with the installation of cables and other work under supervision. City & Guilds have now mapped their qualification to this standard and this has been approved by the relevant industry committees that oversee the process. To be eligible for the Network Infrastructure Installation Assistant card, applicants can either undertake: 1. An Award in Communication Cabling (such as the City & Guilds 3666/3667) or 2. The Network Infrastructure Awareness Assessment and hold a recognised Level 1 Health and Safety qualification A current ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment or valid exemption is also required with all ECS applications. For further information about all Network Infrastructure ECS cards visit: www.ecscard.org.uk/content/Network-Infrastructure-Industry- ECS-Cards MODERN BUILDING SERVICES OCTOBER 2021 9