CNADCA Certifications & Memberships

The Canadian National Air Duct Cleaning Association (CNADCA) administers Canada’s first nationally consistent certification framework for air duct cleaning, HVAC hygiene, and indoor air quality (IAQ) services.

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National Certification Framework

All CNADCA certifications are anchored to CNADCA Standard IAQ-100-2025, a Canadian-specific technical standard developed through a rigorous, evidence-based process aligned with national building codes, safety regulations, and modern IAQ science.

Certification through CNADCA signifies verified competence, ethical compliance, and accountability—for companies, technicians, vendors, and industry professionals.

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Company Member

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CNADCA Standard IAQ 100-2025

Canada's National HVAC assessment, cleaning and verification standard.

• Assessment

• Cleaning Procedures

• Verification

• IAQ Protocols

• Documentation Requirements

Certified Company Membership Process

For Air Duct Cleaning companies, HVAC service providers, and IAQ firms.

**Please Note - A "Company Membership" must obtain a minimum of one "Technician Certification" per year to validate annual compliance.

Step 1 - Application & Documentation

• Completed CNADCA Company Membership application (payment required)

• Valid business licence

• Proof of business insurance

• WCB clearance letter (as per your regulated province)

Step 2 - On-Site Validation

• Equipment inspection

• Cleaning process review

• Workplace safety review

Step 3 - Mandatory Training

• 4 Hours of online training, including:

• CNADCA Standard IAQ-100-2025

• Service expectations

• Code of Ethics

• Workplace safety

• Customer relations

• General marketing and pricing principles

Step 4 - Certification Exam

• A uniform national technical standard

• Independent certification for companies and technicians

• Clear consumer protections and ethical enforcement

• Verifiable cleaning and documentation requirements

• Ongoing compliance and accountability mechanisms

Certified Company Membership

Validation Period:‍

90-Day Certification Validation Process‍

Certification Term: 12 months (annual renewal required)

$899/year
with $99 one-time administration fee
  • CNADCA Certification Seal & Membership Certificate
  • Public listing in the CNADCA Member Directory
  • Use of the CNADCA-IAQ Compliance Badge
  • Consumer complaint mediation support
  • Priority access to training and certification programs
  • Priority access to training and certification programs
  • Access to company healthcare benefit programs
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Certified Technician Membership Process

For individual technicians performing HVAC and duct cleaning work.

Step 1 - Application & Documentation

• Purchase membership and complete Technician Membership form

Step 2 - Required Training

• CNADCA Standard IAQ-100-2025 review

• HVAC cleaning process review (Residential/Commercial)

• Workplace safety training

Step 3 - Certification Exam

• Online review test (minimum passing score: 80%)

Certification awarded upon successful completion

Certified Technician Membership

Validation Period:‍

1-Day Validation Process‍

Certification Term: 12 months (annual renewal required)

$299/year
with $99 one-time administration fee
  • Certification Seal & Membership Certificate
  • Listing in the CNADCA Technician Directory
  • Use of the CNADCA-IAQ Compliance Badge
  • Priority training enrolment
  • Access to CNADCA standards and technical resources
  • Access to company healthcare benefits (where applicable)
  • Consumer complaint mediation support
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Vendor & Manufacturer Membership Process

For equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and technology providers

Step 1 - Application & Documentation

• Purchase membership and complete Vendor Membership form

Step 2 - Validation & Review

• On-site facility inspection

• Review of CNADCA Standard IAQ-100-2025

• Review of CNADCA Code of Ethics

Certification awarded upon successful completion

Vendor & Manufacturer Membership

Validation Period:‍

1-Day Validation Process‍

Certification Term: 12 months (annual renewal required)

$1499/year
with $99 one-time administration fee
  • CNADCA Membership Certificate
  • Priority conference sponsorship opportunities
  • Access to industry training programs
  • Vendor directory listing
  • Priority ability to present new equipment and technologies
  • Advertising and industry visibility opportunities
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Affiliate Membership Process

For consultants, inspectors, researchers, and allied professionals

Step 1 - Application & Documentation

• Purchase membership and complete Affiliate Membership form

Step 2 - Standards & Ethics Review

• Review of CNADCA Standard IAQ-100-2025

• Review of CNADCA Code of Ethics

Membership certification awarded upon completion

Affiliate Membership

Validation Period:‍

1-Day Validation Process‍

Certification Term: 12 months (annual renewal required)

$249/year
with $99 one-time administration fee
  • CNADCA Membership Certificate
  • Access to CNADCA industry training programs
  • Alignment with Canada’s national IAQ authority
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Annual Renewal & Compliance

All CNADCA certifications and memberships are issued on a 12-month term and are subject to:

• Annual renewal

• Ongoing compliance with CNADCA standards

• Adherence to the CNADCA Code of Ethics

• Participation in audits or complaint reviews where required

Certification may be suspended or revoked for non-compliance.

Why CNADCA Certification Matters

CNADCA certification is not a marketing badge, it is a verifiable commitment to technical excellence, ethical conduct, and public health protection, backed by Canada’s only national air duct cleaning and IAQ standard.

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