EPA Section 608 Type I Certification Test
The EPA Section 608 Type I Certification Test is the examination required for technicians who service, repair, or dispose of small appliances containing five pounds or less of refrigerant, such as household refrigerators, window air conditioners, and vending machines . Administered by EPA-approved certifying organizations, the exam typically consists of 50 multiple-choice questions—25 from the Core section and 25 from the Type I-specific section—with a passing score of 70% . Some providers offer the Type I exam as open-book, while others require closed-book proctoring . The test covers refrigerant recovery requirements (90% recovery when the compressor is operating, 80% when it is not), safe disposal procedures, system-dependent recovery techniques, and relevant Clean Air Act regulations . Passing the exam earns a lifetime certification that does not expire .
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