A technician has finished locating and repairing a leak on a large commercial refrigeration system. What belongs in the service record for that visit?
Correct Answer
C) What was repaired, the date the work was done, and the results of the verification testing on that repair
Records are what prove a leak was actually dealt with. The service record should show what was found, what was repaired, when the work happened, how much refrigerant was added or recovered, and the outcome of the verification testing performed on the repair. Owners of larger equipment are required to maintain servicing records, and the technician's ticket is where that information originates. A record listing only the pounds added documents the release without documenting the fix.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The repair, its date and the verification results together show that the leak was found, fixed and confirmed. That is the chain an inspector or an owner needs, and it is also what tells the next technician on the account what has already been ruled out.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Only the number of pounds of refrigerant added to the system during that service visit
Pounds added is one line of the record and by itself only logs refrigerant disappearing. Recording the charge without recording the repair documents the release and not the fix.
Option B: Only the model and serial number of the equipment, so the record ties the visit to the right machine
Equipment identification belongs on the ticket but documents nothing about the work. A serial number proves which machine was visited, not what was found or what was done to it.
Option D: A photocopy of the technician's certification card stapled to the invoice that goes to the equipment owner
Certification is a credential the technician carries and shows on request. Attaching a copy of the card to paperwork does not record what was repaired or whether the repair was verified.
Memory Technique
What, when, how much, and did it hold. Four things on every leak ticket.
Reference Hint
40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F requires servicing records for appliances and documentation of leak repairs and verification tests.
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