EPA 609 Equipment & Certification Requirements

Question 1

To purchase refrigerant in containers larger than 2 pounds, a technician must show proof of:

Accepted Answer

EPA Section 609 technician certification

Answer

A state business license

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ASE A7 (Heating and Air Conditioning) certification

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A HVAC contractor license

Question 2

Which organization sets the equipment standards (SAE J2788) for MVAC refrigerant recovery machines?

Accepted Answer

SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers)

Answer

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

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OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

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NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)

Question 3

Recovery-only equipment (not recycling) for MVAC service recovers refrigerant into a cylinder that must then be:

Accepted Answer

Sent to a refrigerant reclaimer for processing if it is to be used in other vehicles

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Immediately returned to the vehicle

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Filtered in-shop and stored for 30 days before reuse

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Mixed with fresh refrigerant in a 1:1 ratio

Question 4

Equipment certified to SAE J2788 for R-134a may be used for R-1234yf service:

Accepted Answer

No — R-1234yf requires separate dedicated equipment certified for that refrigerant

Answer

Yes, all HFC and HFO equipment is interchangeable

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Only if the machine is labeled 'universal'

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Yes, after adding a special adapter kit

Question 5

A shop must keep records of refrigerant purchases and recovery activities for a minimum of:

Accepted Answer

3 years

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6 months

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1 year

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7 years

Question 6

Which is a valid EPA-approved testing format for Section 609 certification?

Accepted Answer

Written or computer-based exam administered by an EPA-approved certification program

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Verbal exam administered by a shop manager

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On-the-job training sign-off by a senior technician

Answer

Online self-assessment with self-grading