Code of Ethics

All Members shall Agree to uphold the following:

• To, at all times, serve our clients with integrity, competence and objectivity;
• To perform all work for clients in accordance with the latest standards and practices published by IKECA;
• To clean all readily accessible areas of the kitchen exhaust removal system, utilizing positive cleaning methods and techniques consistent with proactive by-product management;
• To strive to comply with all applicable municipal, state and national codes and guidelines during the course of business engagement;
• To ensure that safety of life and property remain an integral operations effort;
• To strive to comply with all applicable industry-related environmental standards, and practice with ongoing awareness as continuing education advances the industry;
• To operate with a good working knowledge of available products and to specify, where applicable, those accepted within the industry as efficient and effective;
• To establish initial and ongoing documentation consistent with local, state and national guidelines regarding kitchen ventilation by-product management service schedules and scope;
• To strive to continue education consumers, neighboring industries and authorities with respect to kitchen exhaust removal systems;
• To strive to operate morally, ethically and in good conscience during the course of maintaining kitchen exhaust removal systems;
• To obey local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to our industry;
• To remain within compliance of the policies, standards and practices and by-laws of the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association.
   

No individual is eligible to apply for or maintain IKECA certification unless in compliance with all IKECA rules, practices, policies and procedures, including but not limited to those stated in IKECA's Guidelines & Best Practices, Bylaws, and Candidates Guide to the Certification Examination. An individual may not make and shall correct immediately any statement concerning the individual's status that is or becomes inaccurate, untrue, or misleading. Any change in facts or events bearing on eligibility or certification must be reported to IKECA within sixty (60) days of the change. IKECA does not warrant the performance of any individual or company. In accordance with IKECA rules, guidelines and procedures, IKECA may deny certification or render sanctions against an applicant or certificant in the case of:

1. Ineligibility for IKECA certification;
2. Irregularity in connection with any IKECA examination;
3. Failure to pay fees required by IKECA;
4. Unauthorized possession of, use of, or access to IKECA examinations, certificates, cards, and logos of IKECA, the name "International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association," IKECA certification designations, the term "IKECA," and any other IKECA documents and materials;
5. Obtaining or attempting to obtain certification or recertification by a false or misleading statement or failure to make a required statement, fraud or deceit in an application, reapplication or any other communication to IKECA;
6. Misrepresentation of IKECA certification or certification status;
7. Failure to provide or update any information required by IKECA;
8. Gross or repeated negligence in professional work;
9. False or misleading advertising relating to kitchen exhaust cleaning work;
10. Limitation or sanction (including but not limited to revocation or suspension by a regulatory board or professional organization) relating to kitchen exhaust cleaning and/or public health;
11. The conviction of, plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere to a felony or misdemeanor related to kitchen exhaust cleaning and/or public health and safety;
12. Failure to abide by applicable bonding and/or licensing regulations;
13. Failure to comply with IKECA Guidelines & Best Practices and NFPA Standards for kitchen exhaust cleaning;
14. Habitual use of alcohol or any drug or substance, or any physical or mental condition, which impairs competent and objective professional performance;
15. Other violation of an IKECA rule, practice, policy or procedure as provided in any IKECA brochure or other material provided to candidates or certificants.