Decommissioning

Detail ID 5.8801.1
Topic
Special Considerations
Subtopic
Equipment Removal
Desired Outcome

Protect workers, occupants, and environment during equipment removal

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Turn off and lock out electricity and fuel prior to beginning removal of old appliance

Protect workers and occupants from injury

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Recover and recycle all refrigerants in accordance with local and federal law (i.e., 40 CFR 608)

Protect environment and comply with regulation

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Disconnect all attachments to the equipment and terminate in accordance with applicable code and industry practice (e.g., refrigerant lines, plumbing, ducts, wiring, vents, fuel supply)

Equipment ready for physical removal

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Remove existing equipment (e.g., furnace, air handler, boiler, evaporator, condensing unit) from premises without damaging or disturbing property or existing insulation

Old equipment may not be left on client's property

Equipment removed without physical damage to property

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Permanently remove equipment from job site and recycle or dispose of removed equipment and refrigerant in accordance with local and federal law (e.g., EPA Section 608 of Clean Air Act of 1990)

Permanently decommission old equipment

Old equipment is permanently removed from service, protect the environment, and comply with regulation

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Equipment Removal