Rochester Window Cleaning · Resources

Industry resources we trust

The certifications, codes, and manufacturer specs we reference throughout this directory. Bookmark this page — these are the same sources Rochester homeowners can use to verify a contractor's claims.

• IWCA — International Window Cleaning Association

  Safety-training designations and technique standards for the industry

  https://www.iwca.org/

• OSHA — IWCA Alliance (Window Cleaning Safety Resources)

  OSHA's own hazard reference and water-fed-pole safety guidance for the window-cleaning trade

  https://www.osha.gov/alliances/iwca/iwca

• Streak-Free Glass Care — Manufacturer Guides

  DIY techniques for between professional cleanings

  https://www.thespruce.com/streak-free-window-cleaning-1900473

• Monroe County BBB

  Accreditation + complaint history

  https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/rochester

• NY DOL — Window Cleaning Applicable Variances (Industrial Code Rule 21)

  The 35-ft ladder ceiling and ladder-pitch rules New York applies specifically to window cleaning

  https://forms.labor.ny.gov/WP/SH743.pdf

• NY Attorney General — Contractors & Home Maintenance

  GBL §771 written-contract, escrow, and 3-day cancellation rights for jobs over $500

  https://ag.ny.gov/resources/individuals/consumer-issues/contractors-home-maintenance

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For the plain-language walkthrough of what these sources actually require, see our streak-free method & ladder-safety guide.