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How Do I Get Section 609 Certified?

Chloe Bennett • • 6 min read
How Do I Get Section 609 Certified?
To be certified, technicians must be trained by an EPA-approved program and pass a test demonstrating their knowledge in these areas. The following companies and programs are approved by EPA to train and certify individuals under section 609 of the Clean Air Act.

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Considering this, how do I get my 609 certification?

The 609 examination is an open book test that can be taken online for $20 with immediate results. Persons who pass the open book exam are awarded: a wallet ID card and a wall certificate. Click here to download a copy of the free study guide. Click here to take the exam now!

Also Know, does Section 609 certification expire? Section 609 certification is good for life under current U.S. law and no re-certification is currently required. If credentials are lost they may be replaced for a $10 fee provided MACS has the individual's certification record on file.

Correspondingly, what is a section 609 certification?

Section 609 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires technicians who service motor vehicle air conditioning "MVAC" systems to be certified. The Section 609 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Exam is an open book test.

What can you do with a 609 certification?

If you have Section 608 EPA certification, you will be able to service MVAC-like appliances. If you are primarily looking to do only automotive repair, your Section 609 will also allow you to service MVAC-like appliances as long as they use only the refrigerants covered under Section 609.

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Who needs 609 certification?

Any person who repairs or services a motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) system for consideration (payment or bartering) must be properly trained and certified under section 609 of the Clean Air Act by an EPA-approved program. All technicians servicing MVAC-like appliances must be certified.

What is the difference between 608 and 609 certification?

Section 608 technician certification is required to purchase ozone depleting or non-exempt substitute refrigerants, such as HFC refrigerants. Section 609 technician certification is required to purchase CFC-12 or EPA-approved substitutes for MVACs containing an ODS.
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