Attention: Exhaust Vent Cleaners and Inspectors

The Boston Fire Department -- along with Inspectional services and the Health Department – has criteria of conditions for exhaust vent cleaners and inspectors who want to do work in Boston.

Exhaust vent cleaners and inspectors must pass an exam that is based on the most current standard recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The exam is given by a recognized organization www.ikeca-boston.org that has proven to be of high standards, integrity and competence with regard to NFPA 96 regulations. The Boston Fire Department will list other recognized agencies that may administer the examination after careful review of their qualifications.

Those who have successfully passed the exam will also be required to provide documentation of 500 work hours in the cleaning and inspecting of exhaust vents. To waive that requirement, one must have attended a recognized and approved training school.