Codes of Practice

Codes of practice have been developed in order to provide guidance for working safely with refrigerants, both in a stationary and automotive context.

The Australia and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice 2025

View the Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice 2025 Part 1- Self-Contained Low Charge Systems & Part 2 – Systems other than Self Contained Low Charge Systems.

The Australian Automotive Code of Practice 2008

The revised Australian Automotive Code of Practice for the control of refrigerant gases during manufacture, installation, servicing or de-commissioning of motor vehicle air conditioners 2008 is now available, and can be downloaded here.

Codes of Practice Archive

Archive: Previous Edition - Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice 2007

For historical reference, the previous edition of the Refrigerant Handling Code of Practice from 2007 Part 1- Self-Contained Low Charge Systems & Part 2 – Systems other than Self Contained Low Charge Systems.