About NDVSA

Advancing Dryer Vent Safety Through Education and Standards

NDVSA is a national association serving the United States and Canada through public education, professional training, and recommended practices for dryer vent safety.

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Our mission

Help reduce preventable dryer vent risks by making reliable safety information and professional standards easier to access.

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What NDVSA does

We support safer homes and buildings through education, training, and recommended practices.

Public Education

Provide practical, easy-to-understand guidance for households and communities about dryer vent safety.

Professional Training

Deliver NDVSA-100 learning and technician certification to help professionals build knowledge and skills.

Recommended Practices

Develop and share consistent approaches to inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and communication for residential and commercial settings.

Serving a nationwide community

Connecting the public, service professionals, property organizations and fire-safety partners across the U.S. and Canada.

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Built on trust and transparency

NDVSA is guided by clear standards, qualified professionals, and a commitment to public-first education.

Clear standards

We develop and maintain recommended practices to support consistent, high-quality approaches to dryer vent safety.

Qualified professionals

Our training and certification help professionals demonstrate knowledge and competence in dryer vent safety.

Public-first education

We focus on accessible, reliable information to help households, property organizations, and communities understand and reduce dryer vent risks.

Who we serve

We work with a wide range of groups who share an interest in safer dryer vent systems.

Households

Homeowners, renters, and families looking for trusted safety information.

Service Companies

Dryer vent service businesses and individual technicians seeking training and resources.

Property Organizations

Property managers, landlords, HOAs, and multi-family housing organizations.

Fire Departments

Fire-safety professionals and community risk reduction partners.

Work with NDVSA to advance dryer vent safety

Whether you're looking for safety information, professional training, or ways to partner, we're here to help.