Type I — Small AppliancesQuestion 97 of 240
Which EPA technician certification allows a person to service and dispose of small appliances?
a.Type II only
b.Type III only
c.Type I certification (or Universal, which includes Type I)
d.No certification is needed for small appliances
Explanation
Type I certification covers the service and disposal of small appliances. A Universal certification also qualifies a technician because it includes Type I, II, and III. Anyone who opens a small appliance to the atmosphere for service or disposal must hold at least Type I certification.
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