A commercial reach-in refrigerator is factory-sealed with 3 pounds of refrigerant. How is it classed?

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

As a small applianceCorrect answer
As a Type II appliance, because it is commercial
As an exempt appliance, because it is under 5 pounds
As a low-pressure appliance, because it holds so little

Why “As a small appliance” is correct

The small-appliance definition covers refrigerators and freezers designed for home, commercial or consumer use, so long as they are factory-made, charged and sealed with 5 pounds or less. A 3-pound sealed reach-in qualifies.

Source: 40 CFR 82.152

Why the other answers are wrong

As a Type II appliance, because it is commercial — Commercial use does not move it out of the definition, which names refrigerators "designed for home, commercial, or consumer use"; Type II excludes small appliances.
As an exempt appliance, because it is under 5 pounds — Small appliances are covered, not exempt.
As a low-pressure appliance, because it holds so little — Pressure class depends on the refrigerant, not the charge size.

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