EPA Method 9 Certification in Alabama
Need EPA Method 9 certification in Alabama but do not want to travel to a smoke school? VR Smoke School is an EPA-approved virtual smoke school that allows you to earn certification from your home or office.
EPA Method 9 certifications earned through the VR Smoke School program are recognized in Alabama and may be used on emission sources regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The certification issued through our program is the same as certification received from traditional in-person smoke school.
Watch: Alabama EPA Method 9 Certification
This short video explains how Alabama students can obtain EPA Method 9 certification online through VR Smoke School.
Is VR Smoke School Accepted in Alabama?
Yes. EPA Method 9 certification earned through VR Smoke School may be used on emission sources in Alabama that require EPA Method 9 opacity observations. Our program is based on EPA ALT-152, an approved alternative method for completing Method 9 certification using virtual reality.
Certification remains valid for 6 months, which is the same certification period used for traditional in-person smoke school. Testing requirements are also the same.
Learn more about EPA Method 9 certification requirements.
EPA-Approved ALT-152 Virtual Smoke School
VR Smoke School is an EPA-approved ALT-152 provider. ALT-152 is the EPA alternative method that allows visible emissions observers to obtain EPA Method 9 certification through virtual smoke school training.
All ALT-152 providers must receive EPA approval before their certification programs can be recognized by state regulatory agencies. You can view our EPA approval letter here.
How to Get EPA Method 9 Certified in Alabama
Earning EPA Method 9 certification in Alabama with VR Smoke School is simple and fully online. Students can create a free account, review the lecture and training materials, practice at no cost, and complete certification using an approved VR headset.
See the full process on our VR Smoke School certification process page.
Benefits of VR Smoke School for Alabama Students
Virtual smoke school eliminates many of the problems associated with traditional in-person smoke school in Alabama.
- Certify anytime without waiting for a scheduled smoke school
- Certify anywhere without travel
- No weather delays affecting your certification test
- Consistent testing conditions using EPA-approved procedures
- Lower overall cost by reducing travel, downtime, and scheduling burdens
Learn more on our Virtual Smoke School benefits page.
EPA Method 9 Certification Cost in Alabama
VR Smoke School uses a simple pricing model: you only pay when you pass.
The cost of certification is $250, which helps reduce the travel expenses, time away from work, and scheduling issues commonly associated with attending in-person smoke school.
Compare costs on our pricing page.
Questions About EPA Method 9 Certification?
Because ALT-152 virtual certification is still new to many people, students often have questions about how it works. Visit our Smoke School FAQ page for additional information.
You can also contact our smoke school experts. Our team helped develop ALT-152 with the U.S. EPA and brings decades of smoke school experience.
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