By: Ted Atwood, trakref
Your commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment may have to meet a January 1, 2018, compliance date.
Yes, in less than 4 months, on January 1, 2018, new regulatory compliance requirements from the update to EPA 608 go into effect that may impact you and your business if
- Your air conditioning, heating or refrigeration units contain controlled refrigerant
- Your units contain 5 pounds or more of controlled refrigerant
Source: EPA Section 608 of the Clean Air Act: Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Wondering what that means for you? Well, these new compliance requirements apply to some of the most widely-used HVAC and refrigeration appliances. In fact, 5 pounds, or 2 tons of cooling, is equal to the size of a small house unit or a walk-in freezer in a restaurant.
This regulatory update has far-reaching effects: It changes how you handle various refrigerants, how you repair your appliances, and how you maintain your records.
It’s best for you to be prepared.
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