TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection - PE Energy Solutions

We’ll explain how a TM44 inspection works and what to expect, as well as how to get an air conditioning check for your system. Ensure the operational reliability and effectiveness of your air handling units. The air that surrounds us is an invisible but important factor in optimal productivity. It affects the health of employees as well as the performance of components in machine rooms and data centers.

In Summary

If you control the technical operation of an air conditioning system, are a building manager or owner, you are responsible for obtaining an assessment report.

With an effective rated output greater than 12Kw inspections should have been completed by 4th January 2011
With an effective rated output greater than 250Kw, systems should have been inspected by 4th January 2009.
New systems over 12 kW installed after January 2008 must be inspected within 5 years of being put into service. So, in January 2013 you will need to start having TM44 inspections on all re-fits after January 2008.
Systems should be inspected every 5 years.
Be aware of partial re-fit works; if any part of an old a/c system is left in place then the site will require a current air conditioning report.
If you have just moved into a space or acquired a building with air conditioning, the regulation requires that you must have a valid air conditioning report within three months of occupation.
From April 2012 all TM44 reports must be lodged onto the Landmark database, this is mandatory. A new, updated TM44 was issued in April 2012; clients are advised that any reports after that date must comply with the new TM44 rules.
All assessments must be carried out by an accredited Air Conditioning Energy Assessor. Accreditation ensures that the Assessors are professional and competent

Your ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system provides high air quality and an appropriate indoor environment in the workplace. Our testing services enable you to maintain these high standards. Our building code-approved experts regularly inspect your air handling system for effectiveness and operational safety and support you in trouble-free and functionally reliable system operation. Benefit from our many years of customer and industry experience, our nationwide availability, our high-quality standards, and our neutrality. Use our Internet-based Equipment Online service to keep track of the tm44 inspection dates for your equipment.

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Ensure operational reliability and effectiveness of your air handling systems The air that surrounds us is an invisible but important factor in optimal productivity. It affects employee health as well as the performance of components in machine rooms and data centers. Your ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system provides high air quality and an appropriate indoor environment in the workplace. Our testing services enable you to maintain these high standards. Our building code-approved experts regularly inspect your air handling system for effectiveness and operational safety and support you in trouble-free and functionally reliable system operation. Benefit from our many years of customer and industry experience, our nationwide availability, our high-quality standards, and our neutrality. Use our Internet-based Equipment Online service to keep track of the tm44 inspection dates for your equipment.

Schedule an initial appointment to learn how we can assist you!

TM44 inspection of air handling systems for clean air and trouble-free operation With our holistic testing services, you promote the operational safety and effectiveness of your air handling systems. Another benefit of our services is the proof of your legally required due diligence. We can also assist you with a wide range of other issues relating to the installation and operation of air handling systems, as well as the qualification of your operating personnel, throughout Germany.

Our approach to the tm44 inspection of air handling systems

We enable you to ensure the operational safety and effectiveness of your ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Our services include:

Support during construction and operation through pre-commissioning tm44 inspections and periodic tm44 inspections.
Tm44 inspections during construction
Inventory of installed components, actual usage and general condition, and identification of potential improvements
Measurements of air quality, air flow and comfort
Hygiene tm44 inspection of ventilation and air conditioning systems according to VDI 6022
Support during approval procedures by authorities
Safety analysis of the state of the art
Preparation of expert opinions
Review of technical documentation
Energetic tm44 inspection of air conditioning systems
Active principle tm44 inspection

Energetic tm44 inspection of air conditioning systems

Our experts inspect according to § 74 ff. Building Energy Act (GEG), they inspect the components and the design of the air conditioning system, including the cooling generators, from an energy point of view. They determine the status quo of the building, among other things, by comparing the installed cooling capacity with a theoretically calculated cooling capacity. In addition, optimisation points and potential savings are identified. Based on the analysis of the tm44 inspection, concrete solutions for improving the energetic system efficiency can be developed together. Note: We can also identify potential energy savings in ventilation and air-conditioning systems for you as part of the introduction and implementation of an energy management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001 (formerly DIN EN 16001).

Our concrete services in the field of energetic tm44 inspection:

Energetic tm44 inspection of air conditioning systems according to § 74 ff. Building Energy Act (GEG)
Analysis of savings potentials
Advice on the planning of energetic modernisation of ventilation and air conditioning systems
Indoor air and comfort measurements
Building code tm44 inspections (tm44 inspections before commissioning and recurring tm44 inspections according to state building code)
Determination of energy consumption in the entire building (e.g. of heating systems, elevator systems, ventilation and air conditioning systems)
Energy consultations

Verification of the intended interaction with the active principal test An electrical or building services system can be considered alone to have been constructed in accordance with the technical rules. However, in the case of complex buildings and systems, the effectiveness and operational safety in the event of a hazard often depends on boundary conditions that lie outside the interfaces of the individual system. The reference for the performance of active principal testing is to be derived from the overriding protection goals of the building regulations about hazard prevention. Here, the state-specific ordinances are to be observed. The assessment is carried out under consideration of the respective applicable building law and technical regulations. Do you still have questions? Then contact us!

Regulations and legal basis for our services:
Health and safety regulations
Workplace regulations
State building laws and the associated testing regulations of the respective state
Building and environmental protection regulations
§ 74 ff. Building Energy Act (GEG)
Hygiene requirements for ventilation and air-conditioning systems and equipment (VDI 6022)

We help you to comply with the legal requirements for air handling systems It is your and our common goal to ensure safe and effective air handling systems. Our testing services are based on health and safety regulations, building and environmental codes, and energy conservation laws. A meeting with one of our building code-approved experts is sure to convince you that our knowledge, experience, and professionalism are an excellent fit for your organisation.

Who needs a TM44 inspection?

The Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2007 introduced a legal obligation, TM44 inspection (Air Conditioning), on any person or persons who control or manage the operation of an air conditioning system to ensure the system is inspected by the 4th January 2009 for 250kW and larger systems and by the 4th January 2011 for systems between 12kW and 250kW.

To date, we have completed over 1800 TM44 inspections for clients in the retail, engineering, banking, education and service sectors across the whole of the UK.

This means that every installation in England and Wales over 12kW must now have an inspection certificate and report in place (with the exception of systems installed after January 2008 which must be inspected within 5 years). The next round of renewals will be due in January 2016 so call to book our TM44 assessor as soon as possible to ensure you get this renewed on time.

Covid19 assessments are now required as part of any assessment of HVAC control and use. The importance of ensuring increased natural air flow and increased air changes is paramount. Whilst conducting TM44 inspection's we will also provide additional guidance on Covid19 control.

"UEC Energy carried out our TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection following a recommendation from our air conditioning engineers. He carried out his inspection in accordance to CIBSE guidelines in a through and professional manner. The resulting report delivered key areas of improvement to reduce energy use and improve the performance of our air conditioning systems. As a result we carried out his recommendations by replacing four systems, including one that contained R22 refrigerant, and another system that had reached end of life. In addition he also recommended other building specific recommendations including the implementation of a Solar PV array which we have now completed. I have no hesitation in recommending UEC Energy for their professional and client facing work and his commitment to helping clients not only comply with legislation but to also help us reduce our dependence on grid energy".
Sue Carvell, Acting Practice Manager, On behalf of Kingswood Surgery

"PE Energy has been working with Schneider Electric for the past 24 months providing TM44 Air Conditioning compliance inspections across the majority of our UK locations ensuring that we are fully compliant with the Energy Performance of Building Directive. PE Energy has been extremely professional throughout, not only through the provision of TM44 inspections but also providing additional energy efficiency advice during each site visit therefore going above and beyond the project specification. All reports and certificates were provided within ten days of the inspections providing clarity as to where actions needed to be taken. We will certainly be using PE Energy in the future for other projects"
Simon Ridley, Schneider Electric, Premises and Facilities Contracts Manager EMEA

“ Service-Tech Solutions Ltd. have worked very closely with PE Energy Solutions for a few years now. They have a highly professional approach and we have always found that nothing is too much trouble for Philip and his team. When they say they're going to do something, they do it on time and to the highest of standards.”
Steve Walker - Managing Director Service-Tech Solutions

UEC Energy has carried out over 1,850 TM44 inspections since 2014 for clients such as Cooperative Food, Motor Fuel Group, Yorkshire Bank, Coventry Building Society, The Post Office, Greggs and many many more.

Our experience is industry-leading and we provide additional guidance on Covid19 impacts with HVAC as well as general energy efficiency recommendations in commercial, industrial and government properties.

All TM44 inspectors are fully accredited and are quality assessed by certified accreditation bodies.

Legal Compliance

TM44 inspections are required by law for any site, retail, commercial or industrial, that has 12kW combined of cooling or more on site. 12kW is the equivalent of one twin fan condenser or two or more single fan condensers.

Energy Saving

The purpose of an inspection is to ensure that systems are being maintained, used and controlled appropriately for the environment in which they operate and that they are being used with efficiency in mind not just comfort heating and cooling.

Intelligent HVAC Management

When we provide our inspections we include advice and recommendations on a multitude of space conditioning, energy efficiency and building management options. Our aim is to maximise the benefits and give advice on cost savings.

Future Proofing

If there is a better, cheaper and more efficient way of heating and cooling spaces we will let you know on the day. Air Conditioning costs a lot of money to use and to maintain, so if we can provide a better option then we will.

Trading Standards, it is the duty of every local weight and measure authority to enforce the TM44 inspection (air-conditioning) duties in its area. Powers of regulators: They have the power to require a person to produce within seven days an air-conditioning inspection report for inspection, up to six months from when that person was subject to duty in relation to that document.

The penalties: For failure to have an air-conditioning inspection, or retain or pass on the inspection report, the penalty will be £300.00. For failure to produce a document to an authorised officer when required to do so, the penalty is £200.00. The minimum fine you would expect is £300.00. The receipt of a penalty charge notice does not remove the need to comply, You will most likely be repeatedly fined until you can produce your air conditioning TM44 inspection report. The fine relates to the per site, if you own or are responsible for several sites, you will receive a fine for each individual infringement.

If you do not pay the penalty charge, or you do not pay it following an unsuccessful review or appeal, then the amount will be recovered as a debt through the County Court.

Recommended further reading

Air-conditioning inspections for buildings

www.gov.uk/government/publications/air-conditioning-inspections-for-buildingsThe Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007

http://www.legislation.gov.uk

What is TM44 inspection?

The purpose of a TM44 air conditioning inspection is to provide a report to business owners and managers on how energy efficient their air-conditioning is. While following the advice is not imperative, having a TM44 inspection every five years is.

A TM44 air conditioning inspection involves a visit by an accredited energy assessor. They will undertake a full review of all of your air-conditioning systems, including the control settings. It includes an appraisal of whether the system is adequate and effective for the square footage.

The report will also make recommendations on how your cooling systems could be more energy efficient, which may include tweaking controls that involve no financial outlay. They may also recommend replacement or alternative cooling solutions.

What is TM44 inspection cost?

The recommendations can be as simple and inexpensive as washing the filters, or very costly like replacing the unit. In our recommendations, we seek to suggest cost-effective and feasible solutions to save money, reduce energy consumption, and eliminate dangerous old refrigerants.

What is TM44 inspection control process?

As TM44 air conditioning inspectors, we have a duty to comply with relevant health and safety legislation. This includes the duty to draw the attention of the owner or manager of the building to obvious cases of inadequate maintenance or negligence, where these may have implications for the health and safety of building occupants or the public.

What is TM44 air conditioning inspection audition?

TM44 inspection is, to the extent possible, performed by visual observations of a representative sample of the air conditioning equipment and other visual indicators such as refrigerant sight glasses, pressure, temperature or filter, although when these are not available the inspector may take test readings.

Why is the TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection important?

Aside from avoiding the fines and the negative reputation that could be perceived by failure to comply with legislation, commercial building owners are actually saving more than their company’s reputation by investing in the TM44 Air Conditioning Inspection.

An energy efficient site with effective air conditioning systems could save more on maintenance and break down repair costs as well as perform on a much lower energy consumption. Lower energy consumption equals lower energy bills.

Our communities’ growing concerns over climate change and the exhaustion of our world’s limited natural resources is a huge reason why companies should have all their equipment assessed, air conditioning or otherwise. Savings on energy consumption has become more than just about saving money, we need to do more to help save our planet.

What happens if I have forgotten to have my TM44 air conditioning inspection completed?

The fine for uninspected sites with air conditioning systems providing an overall output of more than 12kw has a set fee of £300 and an additional £200 upon failure to provide the outstanding report within 7 days of request. The Air Conditioning Inspection Reports are lodged on the Landmark Registry Government database. Enforcement Officers can check at any time whether a commercial premise is compliant with the legislation.

When is a TM44 Inspection Necessary?

Inspections timings are relevant here since each mandatory inspection must take place within five years of the previous one. According to TM44 guidance, the initial inspection must satisfy the following criteria:

Any system that began service on or after 1st January 2008, must have undergone an initial inspection within five years of the date service began.
Systems whose output exceeds 250kW must have undergone inspection no later than 4th January 2009.
Systems with a service start date prior to 1st January 2008 and whose output exceeds 12kW must have received inspection by 4th January 2011.

From 6 April 2012, all TM44 air-conditioning inspection reports have been required to be lodged on the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Energy Performance of Buildings Register where a report and certificate are generated. Accredited assessors and members of the public may access this site to view and download their TM44 certificates and reports.

Which Systems require a TM 44 Air Conditioning Inspection?

Only air-conditioning systems with an effective rated output of more than 12kw are affected by the EPBD regulations. However this 12kw is counted as the sum of the air-conditioning systems in a building controlled by one person. As an example in a building with three tenants, who each have a single 6kw system. If the tenants are responsible for their own systems (maintenance and control) then no inspection is required. However if the landowner maintains the air conditioning systems then a report would be required.

An air-conditioning system refers to any AC system where refrigeration is used to provide for the comfort cooling of the occupants of the space. Separate refrigeration which is not for the comfort of the occupants such as process applications, Computer servers, cold stores, beer cellars in pubs, refrigerated counters etc. will not need a TM44 report.

What is the purpose of the inspection?

The aim of the air conditioning inspection is to provide you with a report on the performance of the air conditioning system in respect of its energy consumption. The inspection is also there to advise you of actions you could take to reduce your carbon footprint.

What will the report include?

Your report will include information about the efficiency of your air conditioning systems with advice on how to improve the energy of your system. The report will also highlight areas to save energy and reduce operating costs. Here are some more specific areas that are also covered:

An estimate of how efficient your system is and how this can be improved
Faults that have been found during the inspection and recommended actions
The adequacy of maintenance carried out on equipment and recommendations for improvement
The sufficiency of installed controls and control settings along with possible suggestions for improvement
The suitability of size of the installed system in relation to the cooling load and any suggestions for improvement.

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TM44 inspection of ventilation and air conditioning systems