A technician holds only Section 609 (MVAC) certification. Can that technician buy R-410A intended for a rooftop unit?
Section 608 regulations · EPA 608 Core. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
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The question
A technician holds only Section 609 (MVAC) certification. Can that technician buy R-410A intended for a rooftop unit?
- Yes, any certified technician may buy any refrigerant
- Yes, if the container holds less than 30 pounds
- No, R-410A can be bought only by reclaimers
- No, 609 certification covers only MVAC refrigerantCorrect answer
Why “No, 609 certification covers only MVAC refrigerant” is correct
EPA's sales restriction lets Section 609 technicians buy only refrigerant acceptable for motor vehicle air conditioners. Refrigerant for stationary equipment, in any container size, may be bought only by Section 608 certified technicians or their employers.
Source: EPA: Sales Restriction; 40 CFR 82.154(c)
Why the other answers are wrong
- Yes, any certified technician may buy any refrigerant — Buyers may only purchase refrigerant consistent with the appliances their certification covers.
- Yes, if the container holds less than 30 pounds — Container size does not open stationary refrigerant to 609 technicians.
- No, R-410A can be bought only by reclaimers — Certified 608 technicians and their employers can buy R-410A.
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