What is likely happening
A system that keeps needing refrigerant has a leak. Large commercial systems can carry federal leak-repair and record-keeping obligations, and some cities count refrigerant toward building emissions.
What you can safely check
- Keep the service records showing how much refrigerant was added and when.
What an inspector will look at
- Leak rate and repair records
- System charge size
- Applicable federal and local rules
Does this affect compliance?
Whether leak-repair rules apply depends on the system size and refrigerant type.
When it becomes urgent
Urgent if the leak is large or in an occupied machine room.
We can help with this
Building compliance review is something Insparisk does nationwide. To see the local rules for your building, open this in the interactive Problem Solver.
Request building compliance reviewTalk to an advisorGeneral guidance only, not a substitute for a licensed inspection or emergency services. For any gas odor, carbon monoxide alarm, fire, or trapped occupant, call 911 first.