Recovery devices are validated against industry standards by which organization?

• A. UL
• B. EPA
• C. AHRI
• D. OSHA

Answer: (C)

The main idea is identifying who certifies that recovery devices meet agreed-upon industry performance standards. AHRI is the organization that develops those performance standards for HVAC equipment and runs the certification program to verify that products, including recovery devices, meet them. When a device passes AHRI testing, it receives certification that signals it meets the established criteria, providing a trusted benchmark for manufacturers and users.

UL focuses on safety listing and product safety certification, EPA governs environmental regulations and refrigerant-related rules, and OSHA handles workplace safety requirements. These roles differ from the performance-certification process AHRI provides for recovery devices.