Regulations & SafetyQuestion 65 of 240
After exceeding the leak rate threshold on a 50-plus-pound appliance and repairing the leak, the owner is generally required to:
a.Do nothing further
b.Conduct a follow-up verification test to confirm the repair was successful
c.Immediately replace the entire system
d.Report the leak to local police
Explanation
After repairing a leak that exceeded the threshold, the owner is generally required to conduct follow-up verification tests (an initial and a follow-up leak test) to confirm the repair worked. Doing nothing is not acceptable, replacing the whole system is not automatically required, and the leak is reported to EPA-related recordkeeping rather than local police. Verification testing documents that the appliance is no longer leaking above the threshold.
Law Reference: 40 CFR §82.157Practice all 240 questions free — no signup required.
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