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

23 Apr 2026

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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Next Meeting of the Skills Alliance Announced

23 Jul 2026

The next IOR Industry Skills Alliance in-person meeting will be held in London on 24th September. Join us to help us progress in our key areas, which include strengthening apprenticeship and T Level pathways, shaping qualification design, expanding STEM and early engagement activity, and increasing the number of young people entering the profession.

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IRC Business Briefing: Keynote Speaker Announcement

22 Jul 2026

Andrea Voigt has been announced as a  keynote speaker for the 2026 IRC Business Briefing, Securing the Future of RACHP in a Volatile Electricity Market. Her presentation  will examine the true cost of maintaining an energy system amid the commercial risks of rising electricity volatility, while also highlighting the opportunities created through early adaptation and investment.

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