# Commission Regulation (EC) No 304/2008 of 2 April 2008 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, minimum requirements and the conditions for mutual recognition for the certification of companies and personnel as regards stationary fire protection systems and fire extinguishers containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases (Text with EEA relevance), Annex

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Minimum requirements as to the skills and knowledge to be covered by the evaluation bodies
The examination referred to in Articles 5(1) and 11(2) shall comprise the following:
(a) a theoretical test with one or more questions testing that skill or knowledge, as indicated in the column ‘Test type’ by (T);
(b) a practical test where the applicant shall perform the corresponding task with the relevant material, tools and equipment, as indicated in the column ‘Test type’ by (P).
OJ L 333, 19.12.2007, p. 4.
Minimum knowledge and skills
Test type
1.
Basic knowledge of relevant environment issues (climate change, Kyoto Protocol, global warming potential of fluorinated greenhouse gases)
T
2.
Basic knowledge of relevant technical standards
T
3.
Basic knowledge of relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 and of the relevant Regulations implementing provisions of Regulation (EC) No 842/2006
T
4.
Good knowledge of the different types of fire protection equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases on the market
T
5.
Good knowledge of types of valves, actuation mechanisms, safe handling, prevention of discharge and leakage
T
6.
Good knowledge of equipment and tools required for safe handling and work practices
T
7.
Ability to install fire protection system containers designed to contain fluorinated greenhouse gases
P
8.
Knowledge of correct practices to move pressurised containers containing fluorinated greenhouse gases
T
9.
Ability to check system records prior to a check for leakage and identify the relevant information on any repeating issues or problem areas to pay attention to
T
10.
Ability to make a visual and manual checking of the system for leakage in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1497/2007 of 18 December 2007 establishing, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 842/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, standard leakage checking requirements for stationary fire protection systems containing certain fluorinated greenhouse gases
P
11.
Knowledge of environmentally friendly practices for the recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases from and charging of fire protection systems
T

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/304/annex (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-304/annex
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