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Technical
The IOR's RACHP Eng Tech Section provides access to 100's of good practice guides and bulletins designed to provide practical "toolbox talk" style information for technicians, service engineers, installers and maintenance experts. Members are sent new printed bulletins every quarter and IOR or Section members can download them free from the IOR website. (Non members £6 per issue). If you are a Technician or employ Technicians please forward this information. Membership of the section is just £42 per year with immediate access to all downloads, past bulletins and annual CPD certificate.
Looking for more publications and technical information from the IOR? View our online library at https://ior.org.uk/technical/buy-documents
This quarter's publications are:
- Guidance on Carriage of Compressed Gas Cyliners GPG106
- Brazer Approval, Testing and Certification CPG105 (FREE)
- Air Conditioning Technology course pt 5 - the compressor GPG104
Join the section now at https://ior.org.uk/membership/technician-membership
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Getting Started with the IOR Technician App: A Quick Guide
4 Feb 2026
Just downloaded the IOR Technician App? This video walks you through the essentials of using our app, step by step. You’ll see exactly where to tap, how to navigate key tools, and how to get the most out of the app’s main functions. It’s designed to help you feel confident and ready to use the app smoothly from the very start.
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IOR and CIBSE Sharing Knowledge and Events
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The IOR and CIBSE are pleased to announce that they will be working together to provide their respective members with access to relevant technical events in 2026 as part of their commitment to members’ professional development and sharing of expertise.
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