Mandatory by Law ART Certified All System Types

HVAC Inspection &
PMOC in Brazil

Mandatory HVAC inspection and PMOC (Maintenance, Operation & Control Plan) per Brazilian Law 13.589/2018. Covers all system types — split, VRF, chiller, fan-coil. CREA-licensed engineer with ART-backed reports. Comparable to ASHRAE 62.1 compliance.

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What is PMOC &
Why Your Facility Needs It

PMOC is a legally required maintenance plan for any building in Brazil with HVAC systems in collective-use areas.

What We Include in the PMOC:

  • Complete equipment inventory — All units, capacities, brands, locations
  • Maintenance schedule — Preventive maintenance with norm-based intervals
  • Operating procedures — Clear instructions for correct HVAC operation
  • Indoor air quality monitoring — Per ANVISA RE-09 standards
  • Records & controls — Maintenance logs and IAQ measurement forms
  • Responsible engineer — CREA-registered Mechanical Engineer with ART

Legal Framework

  • Law 13.589/2018 — HVAC maintenance mandatory (≈ ASHRAE 62.1)
  • Portaria GM/MS 3.523/1998 — Indoor air quality standards
  • ANVISA RE-09 — Reference air quality parameters

Who Needs a PMOC:

It's not just for large systems!

The law applies to any HVAC system (including small splits) in public or collective-use spaces, regardless of capacity.

  • Office buildings — Any size with air conditioning
  • Shopping malls — Central and split systems
  • Hospitals & clinics — Critical IAQ requirements
  • Hotels — Guest rooms and common areas
  • Schools & universities — Classrooms, labs
  • Industrial facilities — Process cooling, clean rooms
  • Condominiums — Common area systems
  • Restaurants & retail — Customer-facing spaces
Scope

HVAC Systems
We Inspect

We cover all HVAC system types and all major brands used in the Brazilian market.

Split & Multi-Split

Wall-mounted, cassette, floor-ceiling, and ducted split units. Single and multi-zone configurations.

VRF / VRV Systems

Variable Refrigerant Flow systems — heat pump and heat recovery configurations from all manufacturers.

Chillers

Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers, cooling towers, chilled water piping systems, and central plants.

Fan-Coil & AHU

Fan-coil units, air handling units (AHU), ducted distribution systems. All configurations.

Rooftop & Self-Contained

Packaged rooftop units and self-contained systems for large commercial and industrial applications.

Exhaust & Ventilation

Mechanical exhaust systems, industrial ventilation, kitchen hoods, parking garage ventilation.

All Major Brands

Carrier, Daikin, Midea, Springer, York, Hitachi, LG, Samsung, Gree, Elgin, Fujitsu, Trane, Rheem, and all other brands present in the Brazilian market.

Standards

Brazilian vs. International
HVAC Standards

Brazilian Standard Purpose International Equivalent
Law 13.589/2018 Mandatory HVAC maintenance ASHRAE 62.1 / 180
Portaria 3.523/1998 IAQ procedures ASHRAE 62.1
ANVISA RE-09 IAQ reference parameters WHO Guidelines / ASHRAE 62.1
ABNT NBR 16401 HVAC design & installation ASHRAE 90.1 / EN 15780
FAQ

Frequently Asked
Questions

PMOC (Plano de Manutenção, Operação e Controle) is a mandatory maintenance plan required by Brazilian Law 13.589/2018 for any building with HVAC systems serving collective-use spaces. It covers maintenance schedules, operating procedures, and indoor air quality monitoring. Non-compliance can result in fines, building shutdowns, and legal liability.

We inspect all types: split, multi-split, VRF/VRV, self-contained, fan-coil, chiller (air and water-cooled), rooftop, ducted, cassette, floor-ceiling, evaporative cooling, mechanical exhaust, and industrial ventilation. All major brands: Carrier, Daikin, Midea, Springer, York, Hitachi, LG, Samsung, Gree, Trane.

Brazilian HVAC regulation (Law 13.589/2018 + Portaria 3.523 + ANVISA RE-09) addresses similar concerns as ASHRAE 62.1 (Ventilation for Acceptable IAQ) and ASHRAE 180 (Inspection & Maintenance). The key difference is that the PMOC is legally mandated in Brazil with active enforcement by health authorities (Vigilância Sanitária), whereas ASHRAE standards are generally adopted voluntarily or through local codes in the US.

Non-compliance with Law 13.589/2018 can result in: fines from the local health authority (Vigilância Sanitária), building shutdown orders, legal liability for building owners/managers, and potential criminal charges in case of health incidents linked to poor indoor air quality (Sick Building Syndrome).

Yes. We deliver bilingual PMOC documentation — the official report in Portuguese (as required by Brazilian authorities) plus an English translation for your corporate records. All communication during the inspection process is conducted in English.

Contact

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Eng. Georgio Batista de Lima

  • CREA-registered Mechanical Engineer
  • Bilingual: English & Portuguese
  • Coverage: All 26 states + DF
WhatsApp: +55 62 99285-2704

lima.georgio@gmail.com

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