TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections

What are TM44 Air Conditioning Inspections?

• Air Conditioning Inspections are a mandatory requirement designed to ensure that AC systems perform efficiently.

• This is contained in the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) which was progressively implemented from January 2007.

This is now a requirement in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What it covers?

• All Air Conditioning systems with an output of more than 12kW require an inspection at intervals not exceeding five years, but in Scotland this can be as little as three years if systems are assessed as poorly maintained and inefficient.

• Inspections must be carried out to CIBSE TM44, a detailed guidance which sets out the qualifications required by assessors and the process for carrying out the inspection under the EPBD. 

• Inspectors are also required to make recommendations to improve the efficiency of the plant. 

What it involves?

The Inspection involves several stages:

• Pre-Inspection collection of basic information

• On-site system inspection

• Evaluation of maintenance standards, with reference to good practice

• Evaluation of controls and system set-up

• Production of report for the responsible person including recommendations for improvement

What are the benefits?

• An inspection ensures legal compliance; failure to produce a report on request can result in fines of £300 per offence which can be repeated at the discretion of Trading Standards on a daily, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.

• If the recommendations are followed, system efficiency can be improved which can reduce energy use, carbon emissions and running costs.

• Improved system performance leading to longer lifespan of equipment and better building conditions.

How can GMA help?

• Our assessors are fully qualified to carry out Level 3 (simple system) and Level 4 (complex system) Air Conditioning Inspections (TM44) and fully accredited with Sterling Accreditation.

• Following an inspection we provide recommendations, including no-cost and low cost, to improve overall system efficiency and reduce running costs. 

Contact us at info@gma-ac.com to see how we can assist with your TM44 Inspection requirements.