Spain

Spain’s refrigeration market supports agriculture, seafood, and wine exports, with ammonia systems widely deployed in industrial applications. Regulations are guided by EU legislation, with strong requirements for equipment safety and environmental compliance. Spanish facilities often apply international standards to ensure alignment with export markets. The country continues to expand its refrigeration capacity, balancing growth with a focus on safe, sustainable operations.

Spain

Equipment Design

General Equipment Design (list)

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Existing systems

Operating Procedures

NONE

Decommissioning or retiring of systems and associated equipment (list)

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Existing standards for EXISTING NH3 industrial refrigeration systems? (YES or NONE)

YES

General Requirements for Existing systems

UNE EN 13136 Sistemas de refrigeración y bombas de calor. Dispositivos de alivio de presión y sus tuberías de conexión

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for NH3 Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment (list)

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Installation of equipment

Installation and Startup and associated equipment (list)

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Installation of insulation systems for NH3 Refrigeration Systems.

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Machinery Room Design

Machinery Rooms Design (list)

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New installation

codes and standards for Newly Installed NH3 systems, (list)

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UNE EN 378:2017 Sistemas de refrigeración y bombas de calor. Requisitos de seguridad y medioambientales
UNE EN 14276 Equipos a presión para sistemas de refrigeración y bombas de calor

Existing Standars for NEWLY INSTALLED NH3 industrial refrigeration systems (Yes or NONE)

YES

Piping and valves

Design and Installation of PIPING AND VALVES

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Inspections, Maintenance and Testing requirements for PIPING AND VALVES

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Marking / Identification requirements for PIPING AND VALVES (list)

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Materials of Construction for PIPING AND VALVES

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System Design (General)

General System Design (list)

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System Safety (Overall)

Are there any "Authorities ", (AHJ, as defined in IIAR 1) in your country or local region that have an influence in any aspects of design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Ammonia sy...

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Are there any Licensing Requirements applicable to operating an ammonia refrigeration system in your country? IF YES, Please describe.

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Are there any regulations implemented in your country dependent on ammonia charge in the refrigeration system? If so, please describe (optional)

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Are there any regulations in your country applicable to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems? (i.e., PSM / RMP in USA; Contractor's liabilities; etc.) If so, please describe (optional)

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