### Question
How is the term service over the counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerator" or "(SOC–SC–M) defined?


### Answer
The term **service over the counter, self-contained, medium temperature commercial refrigerator" or "(SOC–SC–M)** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6313* as the following:

> a medium temperature commercial refrigerator—


(i) with a self-contained condensing unit and equipped with sliding or hinged doors in the back intended for use by sales personnel, and with glass or other transparent material in the front for displaying merchandise

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6313*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A&ndash;1-Certain Industrial Equipment**

