When it comes to indoor air quality, industry certifications and professional accreditations are much more than embossed letters with prominent insignias. They represent excellence, process and a strict adherence to industry guidelines for safety, quality and professionalism. Read on below to learn more about CORE's commitment to providing the highest quality Indoor Air Quality services and solutions to industrial and commercial facilities.

NADCA - National Air Duct Cleaners Association

CORE has been a member of NADCA since 2003 and has an unparalleled record as the leading provider of duct cleaning facilities for large buildings.

1. Air System Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) - Certification signifies a high level of professionalism in the HVAC cleaning industry. Through certification, contractors demonstrate requisite knowledge of HVAC system cleaning, NADCA standards, OSHA regulations and more. By passing a rigorous 150-question certification examination, contractors will achieve a reputation of reliability and competence.
2. Certified HVAC Ventilation Inspectors (CVI) - Certified Inspectors undergo training based on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) I-BEAM program, which provides a structured method of doing inspections, in compliance with NADCA's standards and guidelines. The training and certification examination covers applicable building and IAQ standards and codes, maintenance and housekeeping programs, diagnosing IAQ problems and reporting findings to building owners.
3. Ventilation System Mold Remediators (VSMR) - Remediators have undergone training that ensures an understanding of basic microbiological contamination, project assessment, and how to apply NADCA and other industry standards. and passed a rigorous examination that tests complete understanding of basic microbiological agents, how to perform project assessment, and the proper application of industry guidelines and standards. ASCS and/or CMR certification is a prerequisite for VSMR certification.

Visit NADCA.com for more information about NADCA and the corresponding Certifications.

IAQA - Indoor Air Quality Association, Inc.

CORE has been an active particpating member of the IAQA since 2006.

The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a nonprofit, multi-disciplined organization, dedicated to promoting the exchange of indoor environmental information, through education and research, for the safety and well being of the general public.

Visit IAQA.org for more information.

IAQC - American Indoor Air Quality Council

The American Indoor Air Quality Council promotes awareness, education and certification in the field of indoor air quality. Their mission is to establish credible certifications that provide value to certificants, their clients and the public. It is their goal to serve the public interest with integrity as an independent certifying body.

Certification Board Member

The certifying body for the IAQ Association. Don Makin of CORE is a certification Board Member.

Council-certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI)

A Council-certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI) has earned the only accredited certification in the field of residential mold inspection. The CRMI is certified to perform limited mold screenings for purposes of property transfer.

Visit IAQCouncil.org for more information.

IKECA - International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association

CORE is an active particpating member of IKECA.

IKECA members provide a complete cleaning of the entire system– from the hood in the kitchen to the fan on the roof. They clean down to bare metal, and according to the standards found in NFPA-96, the International Mechanical Code and International Fire Code.

Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialist - CECS

The CECS Certification covers material found in the 2008 edition of NFPA-96, as well as OSHA safety regulations and material found in the International Mechanical Code and International Fire Code.

Visit IKECA.org for more information.

USGBC - United States Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.

CORE is proud company member.

Visit USGBC.org for more information.

IFMA - International Facility Management Association

CORE has been an active particpating member of IFMA since 2007.

Formed in 1980, IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the world’s largest facility management conference and exposition.

Visit IFMA.org for more information.

FLIR - Thermal Infrared Camera Systems, Inc.

FLIR Systems, Inc. is the global leader in Infrared cameras, night vision and thermal imaging systems. Our products play pivotal roles in a wide range of industrial, commercial and government activities in more than 60 countries. Pioneers in the commercial infrared camera industry, the Company has been supplying thermography and night vision equipment to science, industry, law enforcement and the military for over 30 years.

Level 1 Thermograghy Certified

ITC's Level I Infrared Course meets all Level I ASNT-SNT-TC-1A recommendations for thermal/infrared testing, as established by the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT).

Visit FLIR.com for more information.

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