How much does it cost to take the EPA 608 test?
(Due to Covid-19 pandemic, only available online through zoom in 2020). The EPA Rule 608 Technician Certification is offered every other month on the 2nd Saturday of that month….Application Fee.
| Local 501 Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | $0 | $75.00 |
| Total | $0 | $240.00 |
Is the EPA 608 exam open book?
The EPA 608 Type I exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions in total. It is an open-book exam, and you can use the free manual we provide as much as you would like during the exam. The test can be taken online, but you may not receive the help of any other persons while taking the exam.
How do I get my EPA 608 Certification?
608 Certifications for Servicing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems. Before testing your knowledge on different types of appliances, you will need to pass the Core Section of your EPA 608 exam.
How long is the EPA 608 test?
What is the EPA 608 Test? This certification exam is designed to educate HVAC technicians in various methods and refrigeration products, providing a safe and eco-friendly outcome with each service. Each section of this test includes 25 questions, equating to 100 questions for a complete certification.
Can I buy Freon with Type 1 certification?
What type of Certification do I need to purchase refrigerants? If you get a 608 certification (Type I, Type II, Type II, or Universal), you can by any refrigerant sold in an HVAC/R store in containers of 20 pounds or more.
How many questions can you miss on the EPA test?
The Exam consists of 25 multiple choice questions for Core and 25 multiple choice questions for Type I. You must get at least 21 correct in each section in order to pass the exam. Unanswered questions will be marked as wrong.
Can you buy 410A without license?
You are required to have an EPA Section 608 Type II or Universal certification license to handle R-410A but no license is legally necessary for purchase.
What is no 608 certification required?
Section 608 technician certification is required to dispose of appliances, except for small appliances (an appliance that is fully manufactured, charged, and hermetically sealed in a factory with five pounds or less of refrigerant), motor vehicle air conditioners (MVACs), or MVAC-like appliances.
What appliances is not covered by EPA Section 608?
How much does it cost to get your EPA license?
EPA Certification Program: Fees for Renovation Firms and Abatement Firms
| Description | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Firm | $550 | $550 |
| Tribal Firm | $20 | $20 |
| Combined Renovation and Lead-based Paint Activities Firm Application | $550 | $550 |
| Combined Renovation and Lead-based Paint Activities Tribal Firm Application | $20 | $20 |
Where can I find section 608 EPA certification?
Registered Proctors using ESCO Institute’s Section 608 EPA Certification Program can access the PowerPoint in the Resource Center when they login. For information on a testing center near you, contact us at 800 726-9696.
Do you need a section 608 technician certification?
Technicians are required to pass an EPA-approved test to earn Section 608 Technician Certification. The tests are specific to the type of equipment the technician seeks to work on.
How can I remote Proctor my EPA 608 exam?
Once you have used one of the CalCERTS EPA 608 preparation courses, CalCERTS Training Group can remotely proctor your EPA 608 Certification exam. Remote proctoring requires an Internet connection and a computer that has a web camera.
What does section 608 of the Clean Air Act require?
For working on stationary HVACR equipment Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain ozone depleting refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques.