Understanding Refrigerant Regulations

Front

What is the primary goal of the Montreal Protocol?

Back

To address ozone-depleting substances and their alternatives

Front

Which section of the Clean Air Act sets forth the rules for refrigerant handling in the HVACR industry?

Back

Section 608

Front

What is the penalty for knowingly releasing non-exempt refrigerant from appliances as of 2017?

Back

$44,539 per day, per violation

Front

Which refrigerants are exempt from the venting prohibition under EPA regulations?

Back

Ammonia and CO2

Front

What must reclaimed refrigerant meet before it can be resold under EPA’s regulations?

Back

AHRI Standard 700

Front

Which type of recovery equipment is considered system-dependent? Options: Self-contained recovery devices, Equipment relying on the appliance's compressor, Portable recovery units, Vacuum pumps

Back

Equipment relying on the appliance's compressor

Front

What is the legal status of servicing existing R-22 systems?

Back

It is legal to service them using existing supplies of R-22.

Front

What must be done before disposing of any appliance containing CFC, HCFC, or HFC refrigerant?

Back

Recover the refrigerant to the approved EPA recovery levels

Front

Which refrigerant is mentioned as being used in household freezers and can be vented in small quantities?

Back

Isobutane

Front

What is the responsibility of the final person in the disposal chain under the Section 608 “Safe Disposal Requirements”?

Back

To ensure any CFC, HCFC, or HFC refrigerant has been removed