Under the Section 608 leak repair rules (40 CFR §82.157), the leak rate thresholds apply to appliances that normally contain how much refrigerant?
Explanation
The EPA 608 exam keys 50 pounds: 40 CFR §82.157 applies to appliances that normally contain 50 or more pounds of a class I or class II (ozone-depleting) refrigerant, such as commercial and industrial systems. Small appliances holding 5 pounds or less are not subject to it, and 200 pounds is not the trigger. Beyond the exam: since April 10, 2020 §82.157 has covered class I and class II refrigerants only, and a separate AIM Act rule, 40 CFR §84.106, has applied since January 1, 2026 to appliances holding 15 or more pounds of an HFC or a substitute with a GWP greater than 53. Answer 50 pounds here; on the job, check which of the two rules covers the refrigerant in front of you.
Law Reference: 40 CFR §82.157This topic, taught in full in the EPA Section 608 Certification guide. EPA 608 Universal Study Guide (2026) — Core + Type I/II/III, with the 2027 A2L update — PDF + EPUB, $14.99 · 14-day refund →
Practice all 240 questions free — no signup required.
Own the complete EPA Section 608 Certification guide — PDF + EPUB, $14.99 →
Related questions on this topic
- A technician pulls a light-green cylinder from the truck. Under the traditional color code, which refrigerant does light green identify?
- Under the traditional color code, which refrigerant cylinder is rose (pink)?
- A commercial supermarket rack system contains more than 50 pounds of refrigerant and develops a leak. Once the owner exceeds the applicable annual leak rate, the leak generally must be repaired within:
- A service company disposes of a chiller that held 200 pounds of R-123. Records showing the refrigerant was recovered and the quantities involved generally must be kept for at least:
- Before refrigerant that has been recovered from one owner's system can be sold to a different owner, it must be:
- A technician is scrapping an old refrigerator at a recycling yard. Who is responsible for ensuring the refrigerant is recovered before the appliance is shredded or disposed of?
Last reviewed: · editorial process