Section 608
Commonly associated with technician certification, ODS handling, and 40 CFR Part 82 topics.
Section 608 vs AIM Act
Section 608 and AIM Act Subpart C are not the same thing.
Refrigerant searches often mix Section 608, 40 CFR Part 82, the AIM Act, and 40 CFR Part 84. Use the correct reference before choosing a calculator or record path.
HVACAudit by Subpart helps owners manage Subpart C refrigerant records for covered circuits. Subpart provides accounts, service links, reports, billing, and compliance history.
48-hour service linksOwners send a temporary link to the technician.
No technician accountThe technician can complete the service record without logging in.
Certification numberCertification number and service notes are captured with the record.
Owner historyCompleted records stay connected to the owner’s site, asset, and covered circuit.
Difference
Do not collapse the rules into one generic statement.
The terms may appear together in refrigerant compliance work, but they do not describe the same legal program.
AIM Act Subpart C
Associated with 40 CFR Part 84 leak repair, HFC and substitute management, and Subpart C records.
Correct path
Use the Subpart calculator when the service event belongs under 40 CFR 84.106.
Comparison
Use the correct refrigerant rule set.
Section 608 and AIM Act Subpart C are related topics, but they are not the same requirement.
| Question | Section 608 / 40 CFR Part 82 | AIM Act / 40 CFR Part 84 Subpart C |
|---|---|---|
| Common focus | Technician certification, ODS handling, recovery, and related refrigerant practices. | HFC and substitute management, leak-rate calculations, leak repair, and records for covered appliances. |
| Common mistake | Using old or unrelated thresholds for a Subpart C service event. | Skipping the 15 lb full-charge threshold, category threshold, or refrigerant scope check. |
| Next step | Use Section 608 references when the service issue belongs under that program. | Use the Subpart calculator when the service event belongs under 40 CFR 84.106. |
FAQ
Common questions
Short answers for coverage, service links, calculation, and account history.
Are Section 608 and AIM Act Subpart C the same?
No.
Why do people confuse them?
They both involve refrigerants and EPA rules.
Which calculator does HVACAudit link to?
HVACAudit links to the Subpart leak-rate calculator for Subpart C use.
References
Primary references
Use current rule text and EPA materials for compliance decisions.
Support
Subpart support
Questions about accounts, billing, service links, or calculator access?