Refrigerant Mandate 1/1/2018
Starting January 1st 2018 the EPA has new regulations in regards to the purchase of refrigerant.
We strongly recommend you visit the EPA website to read firsthand the changes and requirements.
https://www.epa.gov/section608/refrigerant-sales-restriction
The sale of refrigerant has been broken down to three levels:
For Large Cylinders – over 10 pounds - the seller must keep an invoice listing the name, date and quantity of refrigerant sold. The seller must see a section 608 or 609 technician certification card. If the purchaser is
acquiring the product on behalf of a shop, then evidence that at least one of the technicians in that shop is certified. The seller must keep a copy of the purchases technical certificate on file. All records must be kept for a minimum of three years.
For Small Cans – to the general public, two pounds or less of R134a. There is no restriction on sale of cans under two pounds, but the can should be manufactured with self sealing valve.
For technicians who have completed section 608 or 609 certifications, the certification does not expire. For technicians who have misplaced their credentials and require a new copy, please contact the issuing company (eg: MACS ) for a replacement. A processing fee may apply.
For technicians who require certification, please visit the MACS website (www.macsw.org) for section 609 certification including training on handling the new refrigerant R-1234yf. The training and certification test cost $20.00.
We strongly recommend you visit the EPA website to read firsthand the changes and requirements.
https://www.epa.gov/section608/refrigerant-sales-restriction
The sale of refrigerant has been broken down to three levels:
For Large Cylinders – over 10 pounds - the seller must keep an invoice listing the name, date and quantity of refrigerant sold. The seller must see a section 608 or 609 technician certification card. If the purchaser is
acquiring the product on behalf of a shop, then evidence that at least one of the technicians in that shop is certified. The seller must keep a copy of the purchases technical certificate on file. All records must be kept for a minimum of three years.
For Small Cans – to the general public, two pounds or less of R134a. There is no restriction on sale of cans under two pounds, but the can should be manufactured with self sealing valve.
For technicians who have completed section 608 or 609 certifications, the certification does not expire. For technicians who have misplaced their credentials and require a new copy, please contact the issuing company (eg: MACS ) for a replacement. A processing fee may apply.
For technicians who require certification, please visit the MACS website (www.macsw.org) for section 609 certification including training on handling the new refrigerant R-1234yf. The training and certification test cost $20.00.
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