Pledge all cleaning companies should sign. 8 KEC companies already have

1) We agree that all work is to be cleaned by our companies will be done to NFPA96 and IKECA C10 standards with all kitchen exhaust cleaning(KEC) jobs and KEC contracts subject to the following clause: "Any costs associated with having to have the system or other considered related areas cleaned up by others as a result of not being cleaned as specified by NFPA96 and IFC standards will be the contractors responsibility if said contractor is either unwilling or unable to clean as required."

2) We agree to clean to NFPA96 and IFC standards, all grease laden air flow areas of the grease exhaust systems. Areas that are not cleaned (Partial cleanings) may include the following but only with written approval from the local AHJ: a) Areas deemed inaccessible but only with express written authorization by the responsible AHJ detailing these areas. b) Areas that are not part of the customers responsibility including common area ductwork past the lease lines for multi tenant systems. c) Areas past a Pollution Control Units installed in the system that contain most of the grease contaminant may be postponed for cleanings only with the AHJ approval and signed off by the owner of the system AND with the agreement that the entire system is to be cleaned regularly when needed. Note: The PCU unit servicing is to be a separate line item and not part of this clause. d) vertical risers for lengthy systems with multistory vertical risers greater than 3 stories where the grease buildup for the normal cycle does not warrant as frequent of cleanings as the rest of the exhaust system. These multi story vertical risers are to be cleaned only when needed per NFPA96 and IKECA C10 standards, but must be on a regular schedule to be done at least annually.

Contract Language to include

How many times have restaurants had to make difficult decisions about how to get the money available for an initial remedial grease exhaust system cleanings due entirely on previous vendors leaving years of grease behind each time? We have standard contract language developed by one of the major chains that addresses this. Make sure you include the sections that all parts of the systems are to be cleaned to bare metal and then add the line 11 clause into the contract. It gives you the right to receive compensation to clean up these missed areas left behind from the contracted companies that do not perform. These additional costs can run up into the thousands if left too long as you can see by my previous posts. The specification sheet to attach can be found out the Enviromatic Web site. There are exceptions to allow partial cleanings only when you have systems with pollution control units in place (IE: Smoghogs, UV, filtration banks, etc) and there is very little or no grease past the PCUs. This can also follow with multistory vertical risers where there is little or no building reaching these areas. Please be very careful in writing the contracts where PCU's are involved.

1. Chemicals used should be non-toxic and non-flammable. No Butyl Cellosolve or related solvents allowed!!

2. Protect and cover all kitchen equipment. A funnel should be made around the hood to trap the waste and debris for proper disposal.

3. Steam clean/ hot power wash and polish the entire hood both inside and outside.

4. Open fan housing, clean the entire housing inside and out, fan blades both sides and assembly, and the grease drip catch. The inside of the motor housing is not included in this contract and should be protected during the cleaning process.

5. Scrape, degrease, and steam clean/pressure wash the interior of the ductwork down to bare metal. (Residual build-up remaining after the initial cleaning is to be scraped and re-steam cleaned where needed.)

6. Remove all debris and or grease associated with the exhaust cleaning process from the roof.

7. Remove any debris, grease, dirt, etc. generated by the exhaust cleaning process from the parking or landscaped areas.

8. All services must comply with the most current National Fire Protection Code 96 and IKECA C10 standards. It also must comply to attached ___________ Specification Sheet. Inaccessible areas must be made accessible and all areas are to be cleaned.

10. All access panels must be closed, sealed or bolted with all the required bolts, screws and any required fire proof sealant/gasket. The insulation must be re-wrapped and secured to its original condition.

11 Any costs associated with having to have the system or other considered related areas cleaned up by others as a result of not being cleaned as specified will be the contractors responsibility if said contractor is either unwilling or unable to clean as required.