IKECA is a leader in educating its members about safety, cleaning techniques and many other areas. Since its inception, IKECA, a not-for-profit trade association, has established stringent Standards & Practices for contractors engaged in kitchen exhaust cleaning, conducted a variety of educational programs, and worked with influential code setting bodies such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to improve existing codes and regulations.

IKECA offers the following certification programs:

• Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist
• Certified Exhaust System Inspector