Which certification covers all of them?

Section 608 regulations · EPA 608 Core. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.

Pressure classes, recovery equipment certification, AHRI 700, the sales restriction and the venting ban.

The question

A technician wants to service small appliances, high-pressure systems and low-pressure chillers. Which certification covers all of them?

• AType II
• BType III
• CUniversalCorrect answer
• DCore only

Why “Universal” is correct

Universal certification covers everything that Types I, II and III cover. It requires passing Core and all three type sections under closed-book, proctored conditions, either in one sitting or by combining separate passing scores.

Source: 40 CFR 82.161(a)(1); 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, Appendix D

Why the other answers are wrong

• Type II — Type II does not cover small appliances or low-pressure chillers.
• Type III — Type III covers only low-pressure appliances.
• Core only — Core alone does not certify a technician for any equipment.

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