Built around the National Building Code of Canada and provincial requirements — not a U.S.-based standard applied to Canadian homes. DVSIC trains and certifies the professionals who keep Canadian homes safer, one dryer vent at a time.
L'Autorité Canadienne de la Sécurité des Conduits de Sécheuse
39/yr
50Q/80%
100%
Of CCDVP training built around Canadian code, not adapted from a U.S.-based standard
50 question certification exam — 80% required to pass
Reported dryer fires in Toronto alone — real fire department data, not a national estimate
Warning Signs
Every year, Canadian house fires start the same preventable way: a blocked or poorly maintained dryer vent. Lint is highly combustible, and a restricted vent traps heat exactly where it shouldn't build up.
Most homeowners have never had their dryer vent professionally inspected. Most people offering to clean one have never been trained on the code, the airflow science, or the warning signs that separate a safe system from a dangerous one. DVSIC exists to close that gap — with real training, a real exam, and a real standard.
A Preventable Fire Risk, Hiding in Plain Sight
Clothes take longer to dry: A normal load should dry in 30-40 minutes. If it takes longer, the vent may be clogged.
The dryer feels hot to the touch: This usually indicates restricted airflow and longer dry times.
Burning smell: A hot, dusty odor during a cycle can mean lint is overheating inside the system.
Lint buildup: Visible lint around the lint trap or on the outside of the dryer vent is a sign of a clogged vent.
THE PROBLEM
Certified Canadian Dryer Vent Professional
The CCDVP designation is DVSIC's certification for technicians who inspect, clean, and maintain residential and light commercial dryer vent systems — built around Canadian code, not adapted from a U.S.-based standard. It combines structured training, a certification exam, and an ongoing standard of practice, so the designation means something consistent no matter which certified technician a homeowner hires. Whether you're hiring a technician or becoming one, this is where it starts.
The CCDVP Designation
Your Dryer Vent Matters More Than You Think
For Homeowners
A clogged dryer vent doesn't just mean longer drying times and higher energy bills — it's one of the most overlooked fire risks in a Canadian home. Regular inspection and cleaning by a CCDVP-certified technician is a small investment that protects your family, your home, and your appliance's lifespan.
Find a Certified Technician
For Partners
Why DVSIC
Every CCDVP-certified technician has passed DVSIC's certification exam and been trained on current Canadian code, proper airflow diagnostics, and safe service practices.
Home inspectors, insurers, and property managers get a single, code-grounded certification they can refer with confidence, backed by real training standards.
Built because Canadian homeowners and technicians deserved a certification grounded in Canadian code — not one adapted from a U.S.-based standard.
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