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EPA Compliance

EPA Compliance & Certification

Stay compliant with federal regulations and protect the environment through proper refrigerant handling and certification requirements.

EPA 608 Certification

Required for anyone who maintains, services, repairs, or disposes of appliances containing ozone-depleting refrigerants.

Mandatory for Purchase

Clean Air Act

Federal law that regulates air emissions, including the production, import, and use of ozone-depleting substances.

Federal Law

Proper Handling

Strict protocols for storage, transport, and disposal of refrigerants to prevent environmental harm.

Best Practices

EPA 608 Certification Levels

Certification Types

Type I - Small Appliances

Appliances containing 5 lbs or less of refrigerant

Type II - High-Pressure Appliances

Commercial refrigeration, A/C systems

Type III - Low-Pressure Appliances

Centrifugal chillers, some industrial equipment

Universal Certification

All types - most comprehensive certification

Certification Process

Study EPA Materials

Review official EPA study guides and regulations

Take Proctored Exam

Pass written examination at authorized testing center

Receive Certificate

Lifetime certification (no renewal required)

Purchase Refrigerants

Use certificate to buy regulated refrigerants

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