The Dryer Vent Safety Council unifies the field through three pillars — standards and practices, certification and education, and advocacy and awareness — so that competent service is easily understood by the homeowner, insurers, code officials, and appliance manufacturers.
The Council's mandate is divided across three operational areas designed to elevate the industry's legitimacy and safety standards.
Promote inspection, testing, and service practices aligned with the International Mechanical Code (IMC), the International Residential Code (IRC), NFPA 54, and appliance manufacturer guidance — so that the work is consistent from one technician to the next and one jurisdiction to the next.
Read moreRecognize technician competence through a solid certification pathway, and maintaining it through continuing education that keeps pace with code revisions and the conditions encountered in the field.
Read moreParticipate in the model code cycle, coordinating with the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and providing trustworthy public information about dryer vent safety.
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A dryer's exhaust system configuration and performance is not always visible and can be complicated. Understanding what it does — and what regular professional service looks like will help homeowners improve safety and efficiency.
The Council is currently accepting inquiries from dryer vent service businesses and from training providers interested in DVSC-aligned curricula. Founding-period membership terms are available through the end of the formation phase.
Dryer Vent Safety Council
2001 L Street N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
202-929-4771