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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About the IOR

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The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here. 

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Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new  technologies and professional development.

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When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.

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CIBSE and HPA UK Launch Comprehensive Domestic Heat Pump Guide

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CIBSE and HPA UK have unveiled a new Domestic Heat Pump Design and Installation Guide, providing industry professionals with a practical resource to support the specification, installation and commissioning of domestic air-to-water heat pump systems.
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WiRACHP Celebrates National Heat Pump Week

12 Oct 2026

To mark the start of National Heat Pump Week, the IOR Women in RACHP Network welcomed Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of the Heat Pump Association (HPA UK), on its podcast.

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