- AAnyone
- BOnly homeowners working on their own equipment
- Only EPA Section 608 certified technicians
- DOnly equipment manufacturers
Correct answer
Only EPA Section 608 certified technicians
Why
Only EPA Section 608 certified technicians may purchase regulated refrigerants in containers larger than 20 pounds.
The concept behind this question
Section 608 splits technician certification by the equipment you work on: Type I for small appliances, Type II for high-pressure systems, Type III for low-pressure systems, and Universal for all three. Core is mandatory for every certification and covers the material common to all of them. Certification does not expire. The regulations also govern leak repair thresholds, recordkeeping, and the disposal and final-venting requirements that apply when equipment reaches end of life.
More questions on this topic
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- Which of the following refrigerants may be vented during normal operations?
- What organization certifies technicians to handle refrigerants?
- How long must technicians keep records of refrigerant recovery?
- What is the EPA's definition of a 'small appliance'?
- When can refrigerant be added to a system that is known to have a leak?
Exam-style practice question. Not an official EPA exam question.