PWNA Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Training School
The Power Washers of North America (PWNA) is proud to announce our upcoming Kitchen
Exhaust Cleaning Training School, taking place July 20–23, 2026.
This intensive 4-day hands-on training program is designed for contractors, business
owners, technicians, and individuals looking to enter or expand within the kitchen exhaust
cleaning industry.
Setting the Standard for Safe House Washing
PWNA has been providing certification programs and contractor education for over 30 years in support of the professional cleaning industry.
Our original kitchen exhaust cleaning certification program was developed in the mid-1990s by industry pioneer Phil Ackland, helping establish some of the early training and educational standards for the kitchen exhaust cleaning industry.
Today, PWNA continues that commitment by providing training, certification, safety
education, and contractor support to companies and technicians throughout the industry.
PWNA also actively represents contractors and the industry on the NFPA 96 Committee, helping ensure that the voice of real-world contractors, technicians, and business owners is represented in discussions involving commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning, fire prevention, and safety standards.
Our mission is not only to provide training, but to help protect and strengthen the future of the industry through education, advocacy, safety, and professional development.
Benefits of PWNA House Wash Certification
This certification is ideal for:
- Improves safety for technicians, homeowners, and property
- Reduces damage risk and costly mistakes
- Creates consistent results across every job
- Builds customer trust through professional certification
- Supports insurance and compliance readiness
- Strengthens your reputation as a trained professional
Certified contractors are better prepared, more confident in the field, and more defensible when questions arise.
Technical Requirements and Standards
PWNA Certification & Industry Representation
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.
PWNA has been providing certification programs and contractor education for over 30
years in support of the professional cleaning industry.
Our original kitchen exhaust cleaning certification program was developed in the mid-
1990s by industry pioneer Phil Ackland, helping establish some of the early training and
educational standards for the kitchen exhaust cleaning industry.
Today, PWNA continues that commitment by providing training, certification, safety
education, and contractor support to companies and technicians throughout the industry.
PWNA also actively represents contractors and the industry on the NFPA 96 Committee,
helping ensure that the voice of real-world contractors, technicians, and business owners is
represented in discussions involving commercial kitchen exhaust system cleaning, fire
prevention, and safety standards.
Our mission is not only to provide training, but to help protect and strengthen the future of
the industry through education, advocacy, safety, and professional development.
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.
