CFC Record Keeping & Reporting Requirements 4

Question 1

What annual leak rate threshold applies to industrial process refrigeration appliances with a full charge of 50 pounds or more?

Accepted Answer

35%

Answer

EPA Section 608 sets a 35% annual leak rate threshold for industrial process refrigeration, the highest allowed under the regulation.

Question 2

If an appliance cannot be repaired within 30 days of discovering a reportable leak, what must the owner do to remain compliant with EPA Section 608?

Accepted Answer

Apply for an EPA variance or document efforts and establish a completion date

Answer

If repairs cannot be completed within 30 days, the owner must document the reason and establish a date by which repairs will be completed, or obtain a variance.

Question 3

Under Section 608, how must records be made available if an EPA inspector arrives at a facility to audit refrigerant records?

Accepted Answer

Available on-site or produced within 24 hours of request

Answer

Records must be made available for inspection on-site or be produced within 24 hours of a request from EPA.

Question 4

A contractor recovers refrigerant and stores it in their recovery cylinder. When selling or transferring this recovered refrigerant to a reclaimer, what must accompany the cylinder?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C

Answer

Cylinders of recovered refrigerant sent to reclaimers must be labeled as recovered refrigerant with the type identified, and accompanied by a statement about mixing.

Question 5

An HVAC company services hundreds of small commercial units. Which record-keeping system meets EPA Section 608 requirements for tracking leak rates on systems with 50+ lb charges?

Accepted Answer

A written or electronic system showing dates, refrigerant types, and quantities added

Answer

Section 608 requires a documented record (written or electronic) showing the dates, refrigerant type, and quantities added for each service visit on large appliances.

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