Which of these does the small-appliance definition in 40 CFR 82.152 name as an example?
Recovery requirements · EPA 608 Type I. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.
The small-appliance definition and the recovery levels required.
The question
Which of these does the small-appliance definition in 40 CFR 82.152 name as an example?
- Drinking water coolersCorrect answer
- Motor vehicle air conditioners
- Centrifugal chillers
- Supermarket rack refrigeration systems
Why “Drinking water coolers” is correct
The definition lists refrigerators and freezers, medical or industrial research refrigeration, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers, under-the-counter ice makers, vending machines and drinking water coolers. All are typically factory-sealed with a small charge.
Source: 40 CFR 82.152
Why the other answers are wrong
- Motor vehicle air conditioners — MVACs are a separate category with their own rules under Subpart B, not small appliances.
- Centrifugal chillers — Chillers are large, field-serviced systems far above the 5-pound limit.
- Supermarket rack refrigeration systems — Rack systems are built and charged on site and hold far more than 5 pounds.
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