Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards
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Under EPA Section 608 leak repair rules, what is the leak rate threshold for commercial refrigeration appliances with 50 or more pounds of ozone-depleting refrigerant?
Answer: 20%
Since 2019, commercial refrigeration appliances must be repaired when their leak rate exceeds 20%.
What leak rate triggers repair for comfort cooling appliances with 50 or more pounds of ozone-depleting refrigerant?
Answer: 10%
Comfort cooling has the strictest threshold at 10%.
When an appliance exceeds the applicable leak rate threshold, how long does the owner generally have to repair it?
Answer: 30 days
Leaks must generally be repaired within 30 days after the appliance is found to exceed the threshold.
After a leak repair, which test is performed to confirm that the repair worked before the appliance is fully recharged?
Answer: Initial verification test
The initial verification test is done right after the repair, before or during recharge, to confirm the leak is fixed.
An appliance that leaks 125% or more of its full charge in one calendar year must be reported to EPA. What is it called?
Answer: A chronically leaking appliance
Owners must report chronically leaking appliances to EPA by March 1 of the following year.
Which two methods does EPA allow for calculating an appliance's leak rate?
Answer: Annualizing method or rolling average method
Under Section 608, leak rate is calculated with either the annualizing method or the rolling average method.
How long must owners of appliances with 50 or more pounds of refrigerant keep service and leak-inspection records?
Answer: 3 years
EPA requires these records to be kept for at least three years.