Initial Verification Test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014382",
  "term": "Initial Verification Test",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. For the purposes of § 82.156(i), those leak tests that are conducted as soon as practicable after the repair is completed. An initial verification test, with regard to the leak repairs that require the evacuation of the appliance or portion of the appliance, means a test conducted prior to the replacement of the full refrigerant charge and before the appliance or portion of the appliance has reached operation at normal operating characteristics and conditions of temperature and pressure. An initial verification test with regard to repairs conducted without the evacuation of the refrigerant charge means a test conducted as soon as practicable after the conclusion of the repair work.\n\n2. Those leak tests that are conducted after the repair is finished to verify that a leak or leaks have been repaired before refrigerant is added back to the appliance.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 82.152 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 82.152 (CFR 2017)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/initial-verification-test/"
}