CODE OF CONDUCT

All members would be expected to adhere to the following code of conduct:

1.All members must hold adequate Public Liability Insurance.

2.To give the public a reliable, efficient sweeping service.

3.To ensure that APICS standards are maintained by all members working to the highest standards.

4.The chimney sweep at all times should carry sufficient equipment to complete the job he was employed to do.

5.To ensure reasonable precautions are taken to ensure customer's premises are kept clean by using suitable sheeting, screens etc, and a powerful vacuum.

6.To ensure that the chimney and all resulting soot has been removed.

7.To fully inform the customer of any problem that has been found in writing. To advise them of the importance of having chimneys/flues cleaned to the requirements of BS 6461 & BS 74566, now superseded by BS EN 12391-1.