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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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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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What we do
23 Apr 2026
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
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Join us
23 Apr 2026
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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New IOR refrigeration LEGO series in partnership with Danfoss
29 Apr 2026
Building on the success of the first refrigeration LEGO kit provided by FJB in 2024 the IOR has announced the launch of even more LEGO kits in collaboration with Danfoss.
Education
New Good Practice Bulletins Now Available
28 Apr 2026
Water chiller evaporators, the Building Safety Act and AHU Filters are the focus of the latest bulletins issued by the IOR EngTech Section. Subscribers to the technical mailing can now download these from the IOR Technician App or from the IOR RACHP EngTech Section on the website.
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