Smoke School Information in Arizona
Smoke school and state air quality information
VIRTUAL SMOKE SCHOOLS:
The Federal EPA has approved CAA's VirtualOpacity® VR smoke school. See below for this state's acceptance status. Read the EPA's approval letter »
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IN-PERSON SMOKE SCHOOLS:
Compliance Assurance offers 2 public smoke schools in Arizona. Classes are available in Kingman and Phoenix. Smoke School Schedule for AZ »
PRIVATE IN-PERSON SMOKE SCHOOLS:
Compliance Assurance offers private, on-site smoke schools that are affordable and convenient. Learn more »
Have questions? Call us at 901-381-9960 or email info@compliance-assurance.com.
Arizona Acceptance Status for VirtualOpacity® — EPA ALT-152A
Accepted.
Conditions: SEE COMMENTS - Maricopa county in writing, Pima county verbal
Arizona Acceptance Letter (Maricopa County) »
Arizona Acceptance Letter »
Arizona Visible Emissions / Opacity Standard
The opacity limit for Arizona is 20% opacity (nonattainment/maintenance areas and, after April 23, 2006, all areas), as established under A.A.C. R18-2-702(B).
Compliance is demonstrated via EPA Method 9 (40 CFR 60, Appendix A).
Averaging period: 6-minute average (determined by Reference Method 9)
County air quality districts administer rules for sources within their jurisdictions; state rule is the floor.
Last verified July 8, 2026
Note: Regulations change — always verify current requirements with your state's air quality agency before making compliance decisions. This page is for informational purposes and is not legal advice; consult a qualified attorney or environmental compliance professional for guidance specific to your facility.
Air Quality Agency Information for Arizona
Website: https://www.azdeq.gov/
Phone: (602) 771-2300
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007-2952
Maricopa County Air Quality Department
Website: https://www.maricopa.gov/aq/
Phone: (602) 506-6616
Address: 1001 North Central Avenue, Suite 125, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Pima County Department of Environmental Quality
Website: https://webcms.pima.gov/government/environmental_quality/
Phone: (520) 724-7400
Address: 33 N Stone Ave., Suite 700, Tucson, AZ 85701
Pinal County Air Quality Control District
Website: https://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/AirQuality/
Phone: (520) 866-6929
Address: P.O. Box 987, Florence, AZ 85232
Compliance Assurance Public In-Person Smoke Schools in Arizona
| Date | School Name | CAA ID |
Additional Session(s) (May be second day or afternoon session) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | Kingman, AZ | 8504 | |
| 10/29/2026 | Phoenix, AZ | 8528 |