How long must a certified technician keep a copy of the Section 608 certificate?
Section 608 regulations · EPA 608 Core. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
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The question
How long must a certified technician keep a copy of the Section 608 certificate?
- One year after passing the test
- At work until 3 years after leaving the tradeCorrect answer
- Until the card expires
- Only while carrying it on each and every service call
Why “At work until 3 years after leaving the trade” is correct
40 CFR 82.161(a)(4) requires technicians to keep a copy of their certificate at their place of business and to keep it until three years after they stop operating as a technician. EPA does not require carrying the card on calls.
Source: 40 CFR 82.161(a)(4); EPA: Section 608 Q&A
Why the other answers are wrong
- One year after passing the test — The requirement lasts for the working life of the technician plus three years.
- Until the card expires — Section 608 certification does not expire.
- Only while carrying it on each and every service call — EPA does not require technicians to carry the card while working.
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