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What equipment does Section 608 cover?

Section 608 establishes the federal refrigerant-management program for stationary air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

How does Section 609 differ from Section 608?

Section 609 generally covers servicing motor vehicle air conditioners (MVACs); Section 608 applies to equipment within its own scope.

When must a technician have Section 608 certification?

A technician must hold the appropriate Section 608 certification before work reasonably expected to release refrigerant, such as connecting gauges or opening a refrigerant circuit.

Who awards Section 608 certification, and do credentials expire?

An EPA-approved certifying organization awards certification after the technician passes the relevant exam. EPA approves testing programs but does not issue certification cards, and credentials do not expire.

When may an apprentice work without certification?

An apprentice may work without certification only while closely and continually supervised by a certified technician.

Which equipment does Type I certification cover?

Type I covers servicing small appliances.

Which equipment does Type II certification cover?

Type II covers servicing or disposing of high- or very-high-pressure appliances, except small appliances and MVACs.

Which equipment does Type III certification cover?

Type III covers servicing or disposing of low-pressure appliances.

What equipment categories does Universal certification cover?

Universal certification covers all three equipment categories: small appliances, high- or very-high-pressure appliances, and low-pressure appliances.

What must technicians do with refrigerant during service or disposal?

During servicing, repair, or disposal, technicians must recover rather than knowingly release refrigerant, using required recovery or recycling equipment and applicable procedures.

What does prohibited refrigerant venting mean?

Venting is knowingly releasing refrigerant to the atmosphere during maintenance, service, repair, or disposal. Deliberately purging a covered charge instead of recovering it is prohibited.

What kind of release may qualify as de minimis?

Small releases associated with good-faith recovery or recycling efforts, such as incidental releases when connecting or disconnecting service hoses, may qualify as de minimis.