Who must perform the leak inspection required on a 150-pound R-22 comfort-cooling chiller that has exceeded…

Leak detection · EPA 608 Type II. The correct answer, and the reasoning behind it.

Signs of leaks in high-pressure systems and leak testing before charging.

The question

Who must perform the leak inspection required on a 150-pound R-22 comfort-cooling chiller that has exceeded its trigger rate?

• AThe building owner
• BAny maintenance employee
• CA certified technicianCorrect answer
• DAn EPA inspector

Why “A certified technician” is correct

Under 82.157(g)(2), leak inspections must be conducted by a certified technician using methods the technician judges appropriate for the appliance. The technician must give the owner documentation of the inspection.

Source: 40 CFR 82.157(g)(2); 40 CFR 82.157(l)(3)

Why the other answers are wrong

• The building owner — The owner is responsible for having it done but cannot do it without certification.
• Any maintenance employee — The rule requires a certified technician, not just any employee.
• An EPA inspector — EPA does not perform routine leak inspections for owners.

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