About Certification in Boston
The kitchen exhaust industry is growing at a rapid pace and technology is changing all the time. The International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA™) has developed certification programs for the City of Boston Fire Department to validate individuals have a knowledge of the codes and standards required for adequate cleaning and inspection of commercial kitchen exhaust systems.
IKECA administers two certifications which meet the Ordinance requirements to provide cleaning and/or inspection services within the City of Boston - The Boston Certified Cleaning Specialist (BCCS) ™ and Boston Certified System Inspector (BCSI)™.
These two certifications are based on NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2008 Edition. Both require that the applicant sign and abide by a Code of Professional Conduct.
Both certifications are renewable every three (3) years and require that the applicant fulfill continuing education requirements.
Certification through this program does not require membership in IKECA. The BCCS™ and BCSI™ certifications are applicable only to the City of Boston and do not provide IKECA certification for any other municipality, state or jurisdiction.
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- Technicians certified by an industry leading process
- Dedication to following NFPA 96 plus applicable codes and standards
- Certificates of liability and workers' comp insurance required
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