2026 EPA Certification - August

Time:   9am to 5pm each day
Duration:          All Day
Cost:   $199 for members / $249 late registration / 10% Discount to Pineapple Pass members
Class Title:      EPA Certification
Class Description:     ESCO Section 608 – Federal Clean Air Act Certification 

This two-day course provides a practical, technician-focused overview of Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act, the federal regulation governing the handling of refrigerants. Participants will learn why certification is required, what the law covers, and how compliance impacts day-to-day maintenance operations. 

Aligned with ESCO Institute certification standards and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations, the class covers refrigerant safety, recovery requirements, leak prevention, recordkeeping expectations, and the consequences of non-compliance. The course concludes with the EPA Section 608 certification exam, allowing participants to test and certify onsite. Designed for real-world application, this session helps protect technicians, residents, and the environment while keeping properties compliant.

This price includes all study materials, the ESCO exam, and the ESCO test grading fee.

Class Size:       Limit to 20 attendees

Sponsorship:  Opening and Closing Sponsorships available for $200 each

Mark Sharp is the CEO at The Maintenance Academy, where he designs and delivers practical training that strengthens technical skills, develops leaders, and improves property performance. With more than 20 years of experience in multifamily maintenance and operations, Mark is known for his relatable, real-world approach and his passion for elevating the maintenance profession through education, accountability, and trust-based culture.