JUNE DINNER MEETING

Unlicensed Contractor Activity 

Unlicensed Contractor Activity and Legislative Update

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025

Time:

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Networking / Dinner

7:00 PM: Panel Presentation

Location: Embassy Suites, 10450 Corkscrew Commons, Estero, FL 33928

Members - $35 / Non-Members - $45

(Non-Members must be paid in advance in order to attend)

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Speakers: 

Florida DBPR Division of Regulation
Dawn Mars - Regional Program Administrator (RPA)

Collier County
Timothy Crotts - Assistant Division Director Code Enforcement
Michael Bogert - Licensing Supervisor

Fort Myers Police Department 
Detective David Dietz - CFCI, CCI - Economic Crimes Unit 

City of Sanibel
Glenn Nixon - Code Enforcement Manager

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
Christopher Farley, CAMS, CFE - Economic Crimes Unit| Corporal

A2L Flammable Safety Training
& Certification Workshop

Registration Will Close June 13th

Low GWP Refrigerant Safety: Flammable and Mildly Flammable Refrigerants

As the HVACR industry continues to move forward and innovate, the refrigerants that were once so commonplace are now being phased out. Replacing them are more energy efficient, environmentally friendlier refrigerants, known as Low GWP refrigerants. Many of these new refrigerants are classified by ASHRAE as A2L, or slightly flammable. The industry is also seeing expanded use of some hydrocarbon (A3) refrigerants, such as propane and isobutane. Students and technicians will require additional training for the safe handling and transportation of these refrigerants.

Training Manual Includes:

• Refrigerant safety

• Introduction to Low GWP refrigerants

• Refrigerant properties and characteristics

• The refrigeration cycle

• Working with refrigerant blends

• Proper installation and service guidelines

• Flammable refrigerant considerations

• Explanation of the associated codes and standards for A2L refrigerants

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️Certification

The Low GWP Refrigerant Safety - A2L Refrigerants examination validates that a person possesses the knowledge to safely work with low GWP refrigerants and helps reduce liability. The 50-question, closed-book exam covers:

• General Flammable Refrigerant Safety Knowledge

• Core ACR Knowledge

• Flammable System Service Safety

• Flammable System Installation Safety

• Flammable Refrigerant Transportation and Handling Safety

Pricing:

• Members: $249

• Non-Members: $279

• Retest: $179
  
  

  Location: Embassy Suites
  10450 Corkscrew Commons, Estero, FL 

  Date:  June 23, 2025
  Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 8 a.m.
  Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  
  
  

➕ Optional Add-On: EPA Universal Certification Exam

Take advantage of same-day certification with the EPA 608 Universal Certification Exam covering Types I, II, and III. Testing will begin promptly at 2:00 p.m.—no late entry permitted. All exam fees and materials are included. Participants are responsible for preparing in advance (study links will be provided upon registration).

Upgrade to the bundle and save!

• Members: $299 (A2L + EPA)

• Non-Members: $354 (A2L + EPA)

✅ How to Register:

Register for the A2L Training Course, and during checkout, select the Member/Non-Member Bundle - A2L + EPA to receive the bundle discount.

EPA Universal Certification Exam

Registration Deadline: June 13th, 2025

Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Strictly enforced)
Location: Embassy Suites, 10450 Corkscrew Commons, Estero, FL 33928
Registration Deadline: June 13, 2025

We will be administering the EPA Section 608 Certification Exam, which covers:

• Type I – Small appliances

• Type II – High-pressure systems

• Type III – Low-pressure systems

• Universal Certification – All three types

Participants are responsible for their own preparation prior to the exam. A study guide and practice materials will be provided via link after registration.

Testing begins promptly at 2:00 PM and late arrivals will not be allowed into the room.
All materials and testing fees are included in the registration fee.

Pricing:

• Members: $100

• Non-Members: $150
  
  

➕ Optional Add-On: A2L Flammable Refrigerant Safety Training

Join us earlier the same day (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, breakfast at 7:00 AM) for the Low GWP Refrigerant Safety: A2L Training & Certification Workshop. This course provides essential instruction on flammable and mildly flammable refrigerants and includes a 50-question certification exam.

Bundle Pricing (EPA + A2L):

• Members: $299

• Non-Members: $354

To register for the full day and receive the discounted rate, select:
"(Member/Non-Member) Bundle – EPA + A2L" during registration.

LINKS TO EPA TRAINING RESOURCES, MATERIALS, AND PRACTICE TESTS:

Overview of Test Sections 

Free 608 Practice Exams

Downloadable PowerPoint Exam Overview (340 slides)

Downloadable EPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual (32 pages)