KEC Compliance Training | NFPA 96 & ANSI | PWNA
Kitchen exhaust cleaning compliance training for NFPA 96 and ANSI standards. Get KEC certified and meet commercial requirements.
Technical Requirements and Standards
NFPA 96 and ANSI Standard Training
NFPA Owners Certification Test
Advanced certification for business owners and managers. Covers NFPA 96 compliance from an operational perspective, including crew training requirements, quality control systems, customer education, inspection protocols, business liability, record keeping, and ongoing compliance management.
NFPA Technician Certification Test
Technical certification for kitchen exhaust cleaning technicians. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of NFPA 96 standards, proper cleaning techniques, equipment operation, safety protocols, grease depth measurement, access requirements, and documentation procedures for commercial exhaust systems.
Kitchen exhaust cleaning requires specialized knowledge of fire safety codes, ventilation systems, and strict compliance standards. Commercial kitchen exhaust systems accumulate grease and combustible residue that pose significant fire hazards if not properly maintained and cleaned according to established protocols.
PWNA's KEC (Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning) compliance training covers NFPA 96 Standards for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations and ANSI/IKECA standards for professional hood and duct cleaning. This specialized education prepares contractors to meet regulatory requirements and maintain safe commercial kitchen environments.
NFPA 96 & ANSI/IKECA C10-2021 Compliance Exam
PWNA has been serving the pressure washing and exterior cleaning industry as a nonprofit organization since 1992. We are proud to offer a Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning compliance online exam based on NFPA 96 and ANSI/IKECA C10-2021 standards.
This exam is available to:
- PWNA members
- Non-members
- Company representatives
- Employees
- Office staff
- Technicians
PWNA recognizes the growing need for Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning compliance in the industry. This program helps companies, employees, and AHJs better understand and demonstrate compliance with current industry standards.
CHOOSE THE KEC PROGRAM THATS RIGHT FOR YOUR COMPANY
KEC Per Compliance
Company Compliance Exam: $249
Employee Compliance Exam: $59 per employee
PWNA Membership not required.
The company compliance exam must be completed first. After that, employees may take the employee compliance exam.
KEC Enterprise
Companies that want more than individual compliance exams can upgrade to the
KEC Enterprise Membership
$1,500 yearly
Includes:
- PWNA Membership
- Contractor listing on PWNA.org
- Member-only training videos
- Access to the PWNA Community Connect private Facebook page
- Member-only convention pricing
- Member benefits from PWNA vendors
- Bi-monthly newsletter
- Unlimited safety classes**
- Unlimited certification classes**
- Unlimited KEC compliance**
- PWNA Mobile App for techs
- Inspection checklists
- Safety Data Sheets Library
- Job Hazard Analysis forms
- Video safety meetings
- One free annual convention pass after 6 months
Unlimited access applies to eligible company employees under the KEC Enterprise Company Compliance Plan.
PASSING SCORE
To demonstrate compliance, participants must receive a score of 75% or higher on the PWNA compliance online exam.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Compliance is valid for two years.
To stay current, companies and employees must renew every two years by completing continuing education or retaking the updated exam at a reduced fee.
REFERENCE MATERIALS
For this exam, and for ongoing use in your business, participants should reference the current industry standards for Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning.
Recommended reference materials include:
- NFPA 96 Codes for Cleaning Exhaust Systems
- ANSI/IKECA C10-2021 Standards for Cleaning Exhaust Systems
These standards are important resources for understanding proper cleaning requirements, safety practices, and compliance expectations for Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning.
PWNA is committed to helping companies understand current standards, improve professionalism, and support safer, more compliant Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning practices across the industry.
