Refrigeration & Air Conditioning USCG Question #535 (Set 11)

For safe storage, the maximum allowable temperature to which refrigerant bottles should be exposed is what temperature?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 125°F

Under standard marine safety codes and EPA guidelines, refrigerant storage cylinders must never be exposed to temperatures exceeding 125°F (52°C) to prevent excessive internal vapor pressures that could compromise container structural integrity and activate relief devices.

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