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Stationary refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump equipment is used in all types of buildings. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations under 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) address the handling and recycling of refrigerants used in these types of equipment. These regulations are designed to:
EPA regulations under section 608 prohibit anyone from intentionally venting ODS or their substitutes while maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment. Only three types of releases are permitted:
The EPA requires technicians who service stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment to follow specific practices. These practices are meant to maximize recovery and recycling of refrigerants, which can be ODS or potent greenhouse gases. Different practices apply to different equipment, depending on their size and manufacture.
Stationary refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump equipment is used in all types of buildings. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations under 608 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) address the handling and recycling of refrigerants used in these types of equipment. These regulations are designed to:
EPA regulations under section 608 prohibit anyone from intentionally venting ODS or their substitutes while maintaining, servicing, repairing, or disposing of air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment. Only three types of releases are permitted:
The EPA requires technicians who service stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment to follow specific practices. These practices are meant to maximize recovery and recycling of refrigerants, which can be ODS or potent greenhouse gases. Different practices apply to different equipment, depending on their size and manufacture.