CFESA Industry Standards and Regulations 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to the FDA Food Code, what is the minimum internal temperature that a commercial combi-oven must achieve when cooking poultry?
- 145°F (63°C)
- 155°F (68°C)
- 165°F (74°C) (Correct answer)
- 170°F (77°C)
Correct answer: 165°F (74°C)
The FDA Food Code requires poultry to reach a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for at least 15 seconds to eliminate pathogens such as Salmonella.
Question 2: Which standard establishes the energy efficiency requirements that commercial refrigerators must meet to qualify for the ENERGY STAR program?
- ASHRAE 90.1
- DOE 10 CFR Part 431 (Correct answer)
- NSF/ANSI 7
- AHRI Standard 1200
Correct answer: DOE 10 CFR Part 431
DOE 10 CFR Part 431 sets the federal minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment, which serve as the baseline for ENERGY STAR qualification.
Question 3: When a technician vents more than the de minimis amount of refrigerant during service, what penalty can the EPA impose per violation?
- Up to $1,000 per day
- Up to $5,000 per day
- Up to $25,000 per day
- Up to $44,539 per day (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Up to $44,539 per day
EPA civil penalties for CAA Section 608 violations are inflation-adjusted and can reach over $44,000 per day per violation as of recent adjustments.
Question 4: NSF/ANSI 4 covers which category of commercial food equipment?
- Food preparation equipment
- Commercial cooking and hot food holding equipment (Correct answer)
- Refrigerators and storage freezers
- Spray-type dishwashing machines
Correct answer: Commercial cooking and hot food holding equipment
NSF/ANSI 4 establishes sanitation requirements for commercial cooking and hot food holding and transport equipment.
Question 5: Under ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1, walk-in cooler and freezer doors must have which feature to comply with energy efficiency requirements?
- Automatic door closers and self-sealing magnetic gaskets (Correct answer)
- Transparent panels for visual inspection
- Motion-activated interior lighting only
- Anti-condensate heaters rated below 40W per linear foot
Correct answer: Automatic door closers and self-sealing magnetic gaskets
ASHRAE 90.1 requires walk-in cooler and freezer doors to include automatic door closers and self-sealing magnetic gaskets to minimize refrigeration energy losses.
Question 6: A CFESA-certified technician is asked to service a Type I commercial hood exhaust system. Which standard governs the fire suppression and ventilation requirements for this equipment?
- NFPA 96 (Correct answer)
- NFPA 13
- NFPA 72
- NFPA 101
Correct answer: NFPA 96
NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, governs the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of commercial cooking ventilation and fire suppression systems.
Question 7: Which organization administers the EPA Section 608 technician certification exam that commercial refrigeration technicians must pass before purchasing regulated refrigerants?
- The EPA directly administers all exams
- CFESA-approved testing centers only
- EPA-approved testing organizations such as ESCO Institute or trade associations (Correct answer)
- State environmental agencies in each jurisdiction
Correct answer: EPA-approved testing organizations such as ESCO Institute or trade associations
The EPA approves third-party testing organizations—such as ESCO Institute, HVACR trade associations, and others—to administer the Section 608 certification exams.
CFESA Industry Standards and Regulations 5
According to the FDA Food Code, what is the minimum internal temperature that a commercial combi-oven must achieve when cooking poultry?