⚖️ Réglementation
2026-04-12
Refrigerant log: Quebec regulations
Legal requirements for refrigerant logs in Quebec: halocarbons, quantities, leaks, annual reports, and fines.
In Quebec, the Halocarbons Regulation requires owners and technicians to maintain a detailed log of any refrigerant handling.
Who is affected?
- Any owner of a refrigeration or air conditioning system containing halocarbons
- Any refrigeration technician who handles refrigerants
- HVAC-R service companies
What the log must contain
- Type of refrigerant (R-134a, R-404A, R-449A, R-410A, etc.)
- Amount added or removed (in kg)
- Cylinder number
- Date of handling
- Equipment identification
- Reason for handling (initial charge, top-up, recovery)
- Name of the certified technician
The fines
Failure to comply with the Halocarbons Regulation can result in fines of $2,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the severity of the offence and whether the offender is an individual or a corporation.
Keeping your log simple
A paper log is accepted but hard to consult and easy to lose. A digital log integrated into your work order software keeps everything in one place: the service call, the refrigerant used, and the customer involved.