EPA Section 608 Universal Certification ExamType I (Small Appliances)Medium
A technician is performing a leak repair on a small appliance containing R-410A. After repairing the leak, evacuating the system, and recharging, how long must the technician keep records of the disposal of the appliance or the quantity of refrigerant recovered?
- A1 year
- B5 years
- C3 years
- D2 years
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. 3 years
EPA regulations require technicians to keep records of the disposal of appliances (containing 5 to 50 pounds of refrigerant) or the quantity of refrigerant recovered from small appliances (containing 5 pounds or less) for a minimum of three years.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is not the correct record-keeping period for refrigerant recovery or disposal.
- B. This is not the correct record-keeping period for refrigerant recovery or disposal.
- D. This is not the correct record-keeping period for refrigerant recovery or disposal.
Refrigerant Record Keeping
EPA regulations mandate specific record-keeping periods for refrigerant recovery, disposal, and sales to ensure accountability and compliance.
- Records for small appliance recovery/disposal: 3 years.
- Records for appliances with 5-50 lbs refrigerant disposal: 3 years.
- Sales records for refrigerants: 3 years.
- Records must be available for EPA inspection.
Memory trick: EPA records for refrigerant: 'Three' years is the magic number, no more, no less, remember!