NOKFA Code of Ethics

As an industry leader, the National Outdoor Kitchen and Fireplace Association (NOKFA) encourages our members to abide by high ethical standards. Members are responsible for conducting their business in a professional, fair and honest manner, and as such, abide by the NOKFA Code of Ethics.

1. To conduct business affairs with professionalism and skill
2. To protect the consumer through the use of quality materials and construction practices backed by integrity and service
3. To keep honesty as our guiding business policy
4. To provide timely response to customers
5. To support research designed to advance the professional image of the industry through the development  of codes of practice, and the application of new techniques, methods and products
6. To encourage the friendly exchange between members, knowledge in practical, technical and ethical subjects
7. To comply with the spirit and letter of business contracts, and manage employees, subcontractors and suppliers with fairness and honor
8. To keep informed regarding public policies and other essential information which affect our business interests and those of the industry as a whole
9. To comply with the rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for the health, safety and welfare of the community
10. To meet all financial obligations in a responsible manner
11. To seek to resolve controversies through a non-litigation dispute resolution mechanism
12. To support and abide by the decisions of the association in promoting and enforcing this Code of Ethics
    
    

Members assume the responsibilities in the Code of Ethics freely and solemnly, and are mindful that these responsibilities are a part of their obligation as members of the National Outdoor Kitchen and Fireplace Association.

Brian Borden
Director of Web Services

BrianBorden@NOKFA.org