The AHRI Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force

AHRI’s Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force has been formed to address every step of the supply chain in the safe refrigerant transition to low-global warming potential refrigerants. The task force comprises AHRI members and stakeholders employed with contractors, government agencies, the fire service, unions, training organizations, and other businesses.

Resources and Fact Sheets

• A Guide to the Safe Refrigerant Transition:
  • Chapter 1 — The Changing World of HFC Regulations
  • Chapter 2 — Chemical Physical and Environmental Properties of A2L Refrigerants
  • Chapter 3 — Standards
  • Chapter 4 — Safety/refrigerant use
  • Chapter 5 — Refrigerant tools/ tool checklist
  • Chapter 6 — Detectors/sensors for industrial/residential
  • Chapter 7 — Servicing A2L systems
• Safe Transition Terms of Use
• Low–GWP Refrigerant Fact Sheets:
  • Vibration Durability Considerations for HVAC Equipment and Piping
  • Retrofit Do’s and Don’ts of Class A Refrigerants in Stationary Equipment
  • The HVACR Industry Is Taking a Responsible Approach to Ensure the Safe Use of Flammable Refrigerants
  • Why Transition to Low Global Warming Potential Refrigerants: What does it mean for you?
  • FAQs
• A2L Equipment
• Technician Best Practices for A2L Installation and Servicing
• AIM Act and Refrigerant Transition
• A2L Cylinder Warehouse Storage Overview

Relevant Articles

• Understanding A2L Refrigerants for Air Conditioners
• New Safety Requirements for Low–GWP Refrigerants
• The Future of Refrigerants is Here
• The Path to a Safe Refrigerant Transition

Presentations and Webinars

• AHRI Refrigerant Webinar Series
• AHRI 2020 Spring Series Webinar — Safe Refrigerant Transition: Safety Standards & Codes
• AHR Expo 2020 Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force Presentation
• CARB Refrigerant Regulation Compliance Seminar Presentation
• The Changing World of Refrigerants Presentation
• Preparing Tomorrows Workforce for Flammable Refrigerants Webinar

NOTE: While the voting membership of the Task Force roster is currently closed, any member or stakeholder may join the meetings as a non-voting member. Technical experts interested in participating in the working groups are particularly encouraged to contact AHRI.