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    HVAC Systems · Refrigeration — ASHRAE 15 Safety

    Refrigerant Concentration Limit (RCL)

    The maximum refrigerant concentration (lb per 1000 ft³) allowed in an occupied space under ASHRAE 15/34, set to protect against toxicity, oxygen displacement, and flammability. It caps how much refrigerant a system may hold for a given room volume.

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