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Technical
The IOR is recognised as the leading source of independent technical information on refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. Whether you are an engineer, designer, service technician or equipment operator we have a range of guidance available for immediate download, free to members or at a charge to non members:
- Codes of Practice covering the safety requirements for different refrigerant groups including Flammables and Carbon Dioxide
- Good Practice Guides for Service Engineers and Engineering Technicians to improve standards and increase knowledge in best practice
- Technical Guidance Notes explaining key legislation, safety issues or refrigerant properties
- Useful Publications by other organisations are also included in our database such as CIBSE TM44, International Institute of Refrigeration Informatory Notes, certain FETA guidance and British Cryoengineering Society books and papers.
Browse our publications database at: https://ior.org.uk/technical/buy-documents
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