Oregon​ Chimney Sweeps Association

Excellent Service and Preventing Fires

OCSA Code of Ethics

Oregon Chimney Sweeps Association members agree to abide by the following Code of Ethics:

I fully acknowledge that membership in the Oregon Chimney Sweeps Association carries with it certain responsibilities and obligations which may hold me to a higher standard of performance and professional behavior than applicable laws, rules or regulations. In this regard, I pledge:

  1. To represent myself and my company in a professional manner by providing services, education and skills that are in compliance with all codes and regulations applicable to the chimney service industry that are in effect in my service area.
  2. To continually update my knowledge, skills and techniques as new information evolves within the industry.
  3. To render my services and represent my company in an honest and fair manner and to refrain from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices or making any unfair or deceptive statements, including but not limited to use of the OCSA logo.
  4. To conduct myself in a decent, respectful, and professional manner when serving in my capacity as a chimney sweep, or when attending a function or event of an organization in the chimney or hearth products industry.

I agree to conform to OCSA’s Code of Ethics during the term of my membership. By agreeing to this Code of Ethics, I understand that it is my responsibility to remain abreast of any changes to the Code of Ethics, that my actions and those of my company and employees may be reviewed by a committee of my peers, and that failure to abide by these ethical obligations is a violation of OCSA policy and, in accordance with OCSA’s Ethics Violation Procedure originally adopted in the fall of 1978, and subsequently amended, may result in disciplinary action as determined by OCSA or its delegated committee. I agree to hold harmless OCSA and its committees from any and all liability resulting from any disciplinary action taken against me. I represent and warrant that I am authorized to sign this application, and the information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete.
(Rev. 1/29/2019)