EPA 609 Refrigerant Regulations & Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization administers the EPA Section 609 technician certification program?
- The EPA administers it directly
- EPA-approved certification programs administered by recognized organizations (Correct answer)
- The Department of Transportation
- OSHA
Correct answer: EPA-approved certification programs administered by recognized organizations
The EPA approves third-party organizations to administer the Section 609 technician certification examinations.
Question 2: How long is an EPA Section 609 certification valid?
- 1 year
- 5 years
- Indefinitely — it does not expire (Correct answer)
- Until the technician changes employers
Correct answer: Indefinitely — it does not expire
EPA Section 609 certification does not expire and is valid indefinitely once earned.
Question 3: Which refrigerant replaced R-12 as the standard for MVAC systems in vehicles manufactured after 1994?
- R-22
- R-410A
- R-134a (Correct answer)
- R-1234yf
Correct answer: R-134a
R-134a replaced R-12 in 1994 model year vehicles as it has zero ozone depletion potential.
Question 4: What does 'refrigerant venting' mean in the context of EPA regulations?
- Using a vent hose to charge the system
- Intentionally or knowingly releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere (Correct answer)
- Checking system pressure through service ports
- Using a recovery machine to remove refrigerant
Correct answer: Intentionally or knowingly releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere
Refrigerant venting refers to the prohibited practice of releasing refrigerant gas directly into the atmosphere rather than recovering it.
Question 5: Under EPA Section 609, which of the following is NOT considered an MVAC system?
- A car air conditioner
- A pickup truck air conditioner
- A home central air conditioning system (Correct answer)
- A van air conditioner
Correct answer: A home central air conditioning system
Home central air conditioning systems are regulated under Section 608, not Section 609, which covers only motor vehicle A/C systems.
Question 6: What must a refrigerant purchaser provide when buying refrigerant in containers over 2 lbs?
- A valid driver's license
- Proof of EPA 609 certification (Correct answer)
- A business tax ID number
- An EPA permit number
Correct answer: Proof of EPA 609 certification
Sellers must verify that purchasers of refrigerant in containers over 2 lbs hold valid EPA Section 609 certification.
EPA 609 Refrigerant Regulations & Compliance 2
Which organization administers the EPA Section 609 technician certification program?