The CSIA Code of Ethics
In addition to making sure professionals are sufficiently educated and trained to perform their jobs in the field, the CSIA believes it is equally important (if not more so) that professionals who wish to hold a CSIA credential act ethically when interacting with customers. For this reason, each CSIA credential holder must agree to and sign the following Code of Ethics:
I fully acknowledge that certification by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) 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:
I agree to accept and abide by the CSIA Code of Ethics as a standard in rendering services as a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep or CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician. 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 may be reviewed by a committee of my peers, and that failure to abide by these ethical obligations is a violation of CSIA policy and, in accordance with the CSIA Code of Ethics Violation Procedure, may result in disciplinary action by the CSIA or its delegated committee. I agree to hold harmless CSIA and its committees from any and all liability resulting from any disciplinary action taken against me. -Revised 10/22/13 |
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Certification Denial or Revocation Policy
The Chimney Safety Institute of America ( CSIA ) Certification Denial or Revocation Policy allows the CSIA to deny a candidate's application for any CSIA certification or to revoke any CSIA certification for certain specified forms of misconduct. The Policy is intended to maintain the CSIA's integrity and to ensure that the criteria for denial or revocation of applications for CSIA certifications are consistently applied. This policy applies to all candidates for CSIA certification and to anyone certified by CSIA .
An application for certification may be denied, or CSIA certification may be revoked, where CSIA in its sole judgment, finds that an applicant or individual certified by CSIA :
The Chimney Safety Institute of America ( CSIA ) Certification Denial or Revocation Policy allows the CSIA to deny a candidate's application for any CSIA certification or to revoke any CSIA certification for certain specified forms of misconduct. The Policy is intended to maintain the CSIA's integrity and to ensure that the criteria for denial or revocation of applications for CSIA certifications are consistently applied. This policy applies to all candidates for CSIA certification and to anyone certified by CSIA .
An application for certification may be denied, or CSIA certification may be revoked, where CSIA in its sole judgment, finds that an applicant or individual certified by CSIA :
- Has knowingly misrepresented or falsified material information in connection with an application for certification or certification renewal, the CSIA credential, Continuing Education approval, or other materials or information submitted to CSIA .
- Has knowingly engaged in inappropriate conduct in connection with the certification process or renewal of the certification process, including, but not limited to: (1) noncompliance with payment procedures or instructions and/or (2) any other form of cheating or misconduct that compromises the integrity of CSIA and the certification process.
- Has violated the CSIA Code of Ethics.
- Has been convicted of a crime, where the conduct forming the basis of such conviction has involved of such severity that CSIA determines is inconsistent with the standards required of an individual certified by CSIA .