We’ve gathered the most critical information from the EPA's ruling and laid it all out for you—so you don’t have to. Get the training you need to move forward with confidence and educate your staff.
The EPA introduced new terms and definitions that added more questions than answers, so we built this course to help you get your team up to speed faster. It’s a 100-level overview, perfect for giving anyone—from industry vets to new hires—a clear baseline on A2Ls, including what they are, how to handle and transport them, and everything in between.
1. What is A2L (10 Minutes):
- Quick overview defining A2Ls
2. A2L Transition: Getting to Know the EPA Ruling (30 Minutes):
- Explain the differences between the EPA ruling's three sectors
- Categorize HVACR items by the EPA definitions
- Learn product manufacturer prohibition dates and system installation prohibition dates
3. Storage of A2L Refrigerants Introduction (10 Minutes):
- Quick overview around proper storage of A2Ls
4. Storage of A2L: Control Areas, Fire Code Changes & Modifications (30 Minutes):
- Learn the differences coming from the 2024 fire code revision
- Explain a control area
- Maximum allowed quantities per control area under IFC adoption and NFPA adoption
- Explain modifications to create additional control areas, as well as additional “buildings”
- Access to forms to submit for modifications
5. Transporting A2L Refrigerants (10 Minutes)
- Quick overview of the transportation guidelines surrounding A2Ls
6. Building Code Considerations (10 Minutes)
- Quick overview of building codes associated with A2Ls
7. Answers to Common Contractor Questions (10 Minutes)
- Quick overview of common questions that may come from contractor customers.