Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with EPA regulations during refrigerant recovery?

The responsibility for ensuring compliance with EPA regulations during refrigerant recovery falls on the service company as a whole. This means that while individual technicians must be trained and adhere to proper procedures when recovering refrigerants, it is ultimately the service company that must ensure all employees are following the legal requirements and that the necessary equipment is used appropriately.

The company must also implement and maintain policies that support compliance, offer training for its employees, and ensure that all practices align with federal regulations. This holistic approach helps to safeguard against potential violations and environmental harm, as all employees play a role in the compliance process. Instead of placing the burden on a single technician or other entities such as equipment manufacturers or building owners, the service company's comprehensive responsibility reflects the importance of collective adherence to regulations in the HVAC industry.