Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice now available digitally

December 9, 2025

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has announced that the 2025 editions of the stationary Australia and New Zealand Refrigerant Handling Codes of Practice are now fully digital.

With this upgrade, technicians can now access the onli codes directly from their mobile devices. The HTML versions include a dynamic search function and quick navigation tools, making it easier for technicians to locate the information they need.

Earlier this year, AIRAH, the ARC and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water facilitated an update of the codes, following considerable public consultation and assistance from a review committee.

ARC CEO Glenn Evans says the digital release will provide elevated access and ease of use for technicians.

“Digitalisation modernises the way information is accessed and shared,” Evans says. “Our goal with digitalising these codes is simple – to make it easier for technicians to find the information they need – anytime, anywhere.”