An appliance exceeds its leak-rate trigger. Normally, how long does the owner have to repair the leaks?
30 days, or 120 days if an industrial process shutdown is needed.
- 30 days ✔
- 10 days
- 90 days
Why: Owners must identify and repair leaks within 30 days. If the repair needs an industrial process shutdown, the period is 120 days. A certified technician must do the leak inspection that finds where the leaks are.
Huh, didn't know that: If parts aren't available, extra time is possible, capped at 180 days, or 270 days with an industrial process shutdown.
I used to have a job at a calendar factory, but I got the sack because I took a couple of days off.
References
Answer: 30 days. Owners must identify and repair leaks within 30 days. If the repair needs an industrial process shutdown, the period is 120 days. A certified technician must do the leak inspection that finds where the leaks are.
- 40 CFR 82.157 Appliance maintenance and leak repair (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/82.157
identify and repair leaks in accordance with this paragraph within 30 days (or 120 days if an industrial process shutdown is required)
Checked 2026-10-10. - 40 CFR 82.157 Appliance maintenance and leak repair (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/82.157
not to exceed 180 days (or 270 days if an industrial process shutdown is required)
Checked 2026-10-10.
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