Texas Smoke School, Method 9, Opacity Certification

(EPA Method 9 Certification)

Locations and Dates

Tentative Schedule of Services

Please read all information before registering.
Start times vary from event to event — please check your event’s specific start time to avoid a late arrival.

If you plan to arrive after 12:00 PM or on the second day only, please call ahead to ensure testing is still in progress.
If registering within 48 hours of an event, we kindly ask you to call and confirm.


TCEQ-Approved Smoke School Trainers


Training Course


Visible Emissions Training Providers

  • All new students are required to attend the classroom lecture before their first field certification.
    Students with prior attendance at an approved session are exempt but may attend as a refresher.
    Attendance also meets training requirements for Method 22 (Fugitive Emissions).
  • All new students must complete one full practice test run before certification.
    This training run must be submitted but does not need to be passing.
    A passing score on the practice run cannot be used to claim certification.

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