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Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite

FUNDAMENTAL REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT

EAp5

REQUIRED

New Construction Core and Shell

INTENT

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refrigerants by accelerating the phaseout of refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP) and by reducing refrigerant leakage.

REQUIREMENTS

Achievement pathways	Points
New Construction and Core and Shell	N/A
Option 1. No Refrigerants
OR	OR
Option 2. Refrigerants	Option 2. Refrigerants

Option 1. No Refrigerants

Do not use refrigerants in the project.

OR

Option 2. Refrigerants

Meet the following requirements:

• Complete refrigerant inventory. Complete an inventory of the refrigerant-containing equipment installed within the project scope of work and any existing equipment owned by the building owner. The inventory shall include the refrigerant type, GWP, amounts of refrigerants contained in each, and the total GWP of all refrigerants.

• Do not use hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerants in new equipment.

• Evaluate available alternatives during the design process for any refrigerants with GWP

• Leak check and repair. Prior to substantial completion, check both new and existing refrigerant-containing equipment for refrigerant leaks and repair all identified leaks. For systems with field-assembled joints, perform a leak check, vacuum check, and pressure check prior to charging with refrigerant.

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