CNADCA Standard IAQ 100-2025 Design and Implementation Protocol

We conducted a full technical review of:

• NADCA ACR 2025 Standard

• ASHRAE ventilation and cleanliness guidelines

• CSA (Canadian Standards Association) HVAC-related codes

• Provincial and federal mechanical regulations

• Manufacturer maintenance specifications for major HVAC components

This ensured CNADCA’s standard aligns with the highest-quality frameworks already used in North America.

Canada has no national regulator for duct cleaning.
We identified several gaps:

• No Canadian-certified technician pathway

• No national ethics framework

• No standardized consumer protection guidelines

• Inconsistent training, equipment use, and safety protocols

• Wide regional differences in service quality

The IAQ-100-2025 standard was designed to fill these gaps and unify the industry.

The standard includes adaptations for:

• Canadian Building Code

• Canadian Fire Code

• Extreme cold-weather HVAC behavior

• Canadian IAQ requirements

• Bilingual national framework

• Provincial licensing and insurance expectations

This created a standard that is legally and environmentally appropriate for Canada, not just imported from the U.S

CNADCA updated and expanded the traditional standards to include:

• UV-C & advanced IAQ technologies
  Including UV-C air sterilization, HEPA/ULPA filtration practices, and VOC mitigation.

• Modern cleaning equipment requirements
  Brush systems, agitation methods, negative-air machines, and HEPA standards.

• Digital verification and photo documentation
  Bringing the industry forward into objective, transparent reporting.

• Updated microbial handling procedures
  Aligned with Canadian health and safety regulations.

• Step-by-step cleaning methodology
  Clear, repeatable workflows for assessment → cleaning → verification.

CNADCA added a governance framework including:

• Code of ethics

• Expectations for honesty & transparency

• Consumer protection requirements

• Complaint & compliance process

• Certification integrity rules

This elevates professionalism and protects the entire industry.

Even before launch, the draft standard was reviewed by:

• IAQ professionals

• HVAC technicians

• Industry stakeholders

• Early CNADCA supporters

Future versions will include public review cycles and industry voting, establishing CNADCA as a democratic and transparent regulator.

The final document was structured into:

• A formal industry standard

• A technician handbook

• A certification reference document

• A member-friendly summary

• A public consumer overview

This makes the standard usable at all levels:

• Professional technician

• Business owner

• Regulator

• Consumer

Using CNADCA’s brand system:

• Logo

• Certification badge

• Pantone color palette

• Typography rules

• Layout system

The standard was formatted into a polished national-grade publication ready for:

• Government presentation

• Insurance company recognition

• Membership onboarding

• Training programs

• Public education