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Facts verified Oct 24, 2026 against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air Act Section 608 (stationary refrigeration) and Section 609 (motor. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions (Section 608 Universal) | 100 questions (Core + Types I, II, III) | ecfr.gov |
| Passing score (Section 608 (closed-book)) | 70% (84% for mail-in Type I) | ecfr.gov |
| Retake policy (Section 608 Universal) | Universal can combine separately passed Type I, II, III tests | ecfr.gov |
| Validity (Section 608) | Does not expire | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air Act Section 608 (stationary refrigeration) and Section 609 (motor |
| Renewal (Section 608) | No recertification currently required | ecfr.gov |
| Delivery (Section 608) | Closed-book, proctored (Type I may be mail-in) | ecfr.gov |
| Delivery (Section 609 MVAC) | Training plus a test from an EPA-approved program | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air Act Section 608 (stationary refrigeration) and Section 609 (motor |
| Eligibility (Section 608) | Required for technicians who service or dispose of refrigerant equipment | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air Act Section 608 (stationary refrigeration) and Section 609 (motor |
| Eligibility (Section 609 MVAC) | Required to service motor vehicle A/C for pay | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air Act Section 608 (stationary refrigeration) and Section 609 (motor |
| Score release (Section 608) | Within 30 days of the test | ecfr.gov |
Facts verified Oct 24, 2026 against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air Act Section 608 (stationary refrigeration) and Section 609 (motor. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
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