EPA's 15-Pound Refrigerant Threshold Now in Effect: What HVAC Contractors Must Do
Starting January 1, 2026, EPA regulations apply leak detection and recordkeeping rules to systems with 15 pounds of refrigerant instead of 50—a significant expansion that affects most commercial and industrial cooling equipment. Contractors must now track leak rates, file EPA reports for major leaks, and verify repairs on many more systems.
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