kyarnall

[kyarnall]

What are the Federal Laws regarding being the last person to look at a piece of equipment while holding an EPA Universal license when the equipment was faulty and am I obligated to have the piece of equipment repaired or replaced?

[beshvac]

Somebody want to make a Federal case out of something you did?

[kyarnall]

Just wanted to know for a customer . No problems with my work. If in doubt I will walk away untill I know what the law states. Would appreciate any info. that you can find.

[jdblack]

Just wanted to know for a customer . No problems with my work. If in doubt I will walk away untill I know what the law states. Would appreciate any info. that you can find.

If in doubt don't trust people on an internet forum.

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[jtrammel]

The unit has to be over 50 tons and leak at least half the refrigerant out in a year for you to have to find and fix the leak. I think that's what the law states. In residential it's up to the owner to decide if they want to gas it up or find and fix the leak.

[beshvac]

Need more information? What is the problem specifically?

[kyarnall]

I found a 240V steam table that was wired wth 10AWG and spliced into 12AWG into a 20A breaker. The breaker was drawing 17.9 Amps and the box at the steamtable was crispy critters. I know that since I was the last person to look at the equipment, I am legally responsible so I called in a licensed electrician to effect repairs. What is the federal statute and where can I find it?

[kyarnall]

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I found a 240V steam table that was wired wth 10AWG and spliced into 12AWG into a 20A breaker. The breaker was drawing 17.9 Amps and the box at the steamtable was crispy critters. I know that since I was the last person to look at the equipment, I am legally responsible so I called in a licensed electrician to effect repairs. What is the federal statute and where can I find it?

[jpsmith1cm]

Moved this thread to Tech to tech forum.

The question that you're asking is a bit odd.

What does an EPA certification have to do with wiring a steam table?

Also, legal advice is not really given here.

[2sac]

Your EPA only has to do with handling refrigerant.