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    April 30, 2022

    608 Universal Certification

    8:00 AM-12:30 PM
    April 30, 2022
    GCI Woburn Office
    100 Unicorn Park Drive, Suite 2, Woburn, MA 01801

    608 Universal Certification 
    Saturday, April 30, 2022 – 8AM – 12:30PM – Woburn, MA 
    Cost: $99

    What is a 608 Universal Certification?
    As part of the Federal Clean Air Act, the EPA 608 Certification is required for any technician who maintains, services, repairs, or disposes of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants. The good news about the EPA 608 certification is that it’s a one-time test, with no expiration and no requirement for renewal.
    Who needs this certification?
    EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act define a “technician” as an individual who performs any of the following activities:

    Attaching and detaching hoses and gauges to and from an appliance to measure the pressure within the appliance.
    Adding refrigerant to or removing refrigerant from an appliance.
    Any other activity that violates the integrity of a motor vehicle air conditioner (MVAC)-like appliance or small appliance (other than …[Read more]