The practices and procedures in this standard cover release reduction of halogenated hydrocarbon and halogenated ether refrigerants in the following circumstances: a. from stationary refrigerating@ air-conditioning@ and heatpump equipment and systems@ and b. during manufacture@ installation@ testing@ operation@ maintenance@ repair@ and disposal of such equipment and systems. PURPOSE This standard establishes practices and procedures that will reduce the inadvertent release of halogenated refrigerants.