With the summer approaching and temperatures rising, EPA representatives have been visiting dealerships asking to see training certification records for air conditioning service technicians. Those unable to produce their records are facing stiff fines. In brief, a dealership should take ca
re of the following tasks:
- Technician Training and Certification: Ensure all dealership air conditioning service technicians have successfully completed EPA approved training on refrigerant recovery, and that each holds a uniquely numbered proof of certification.
- Training Records: Retain on-site a record of all certified air conditioning service technicians if you own refrigerant recycling/recovery equipment.
- Equipment Certification: Certify in writing to U.S. EPA that the dealership has acquired (and is properly using) approved recovery/recycling equipment, and that each individual authorized to use the equipment has been properly trained.
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