Key Dates and Regulations
1. November 14, 1994
- ✅ All technicians must be certified to work on refrigeration systems.
- ✅ Sale of CFC and HCFC restricted to certified technicians.
2. July 1, 1992
- ✅ Illegal to vent CFC or HCFC refrigerants.
3. November 15, 1995
- ✅ Illegal to vent HFC refrigerants.
4. Mid 1989
- ✅ Montreal Protocol adopted, aimed at phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
5. December 31, 1995
- ✅ CFC production phased out.
6. November 15, 1993
- ✅ Recovery and recycling equipment must be EPA certified and labeled.