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:
a.6 months
b.3 years
c.No records are required
d.1 month
Explanation
Recordkeeping requirements under Section 608 generally call for records related to refrigerant recovery, service, and disposal to be retained for at least three years. Keeping records for only one month or six months would not satisfy the rule, and records are definitely required. Good records protect the technician and company if EPA requests documentation.
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