CECS Certification ExamAll a p p l i c a n t s for A c t i v e , Supplemental, Franchisor-ParentCompany, and Franchisee-Independent Private Businessmembership are required <strong>to</strong> have at least one employee takeand pass <strong>the</strong> CECS certification exam. Application <strong>to</strong> take <strong>the</strong>e x a m is a required part of <strong>the</strong> m e m b e r s h i p <strong>application</strong>.Certification and Membership are separate. Certified staff arerequired <strong>to</strong> renew <strong>the</strong>ir certification annually.For complete information on <strong>the</strong> CECS exam,visit www.ikeca.orgEXAM F E E SI<strong>KEC</strong>A Member Company Representatives $ 3 5 0 . 0 0Non-I<strong>KEC</strong>A Member Company Representatives $ 7 0 0 . 0 0Rush fee for all exams scheduled within 15 days of <strong>application</strong> $ 3 0 0 . 0 0Annual Certification Renewal $ 1 0 0 . 0 0Retakes (one in a calendar year) $ 1 0 0 . 0 0Fees are non-refundable.DURATION OF CERTIFICATIONUpon passing <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A exam, an individual shall be certified fora period of one year. In order <strong>to</strong> be re-certified on a yearlybasis, <strong>the</strong> i n d i v i d u a l must earn a <strong>to</strong>tal of two ( 2) ContinuingEducation Units each year, and s u b m i t a re-certification<strong>application</strong> along with <strong>the</strong> r e n e w a l fee. Individuals who donot e a r n <strong>the</strong> r e q u i r e d CEUs, will be r e q u i r e d <strong>to</strong> re-take <strong>the</strong>examination in order <strong>to</strong> maintain certification.DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCTORED EXAMINATIONI<strong>KEC</strong>A administers a c l o s e d book, multiple-choice, writtenexamination. The l e n g t h of <strong>the</strong> e x a m is 150 questions. Thetime provided <strong>to</strong> complete <strong>the</strong> exam is three (3) hours.EXAM SCORING AND THE PASS-FAIL SCO R EThe pass-fail score for <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A exam is 70%. In o<strong>the</strong>r words,you m u s t answer a minimum of 105 o u t o f 150 q u e s t i o n scorrectly in order <strong>to</strong> pass <strong>the</strong> exam.SCORE REPORTWithin approximately 2-3 weeks of taking <strong>the</strong> t e s t , you w i l lreceive a “score report” by mail. The r e p o r t will also indicatewhe<strong>the</strong>r you passed or f a i l e d <strong>the</strong> exam. If you passed <strong>the</strong>exam, your score report will be followed by a certificate fromI<strong>KEC</strong>A within a few weeks.CODES AND STANDARDS IN THE EXAMNFPA 96 - 2011 EditionStandard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial CookingOperationsOSHA Standards:Hazardous CommunicationRef: 29 CFR 1910.1200 (c) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.1200 (d) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.1 (e)Ref: 29 CFR 1910.1200 (f) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.1200 (g) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.1 (h)Ref: 29 CFR 1910.1200 (i)Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock-out / Tag-out)Ref: 29 CFR 1910.147 (a) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.147 (c) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.147 (d)Ref: 29 CFR 1910.147 (e) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.147 (f)Respira<strong>to</strong>ry ProtectionRef: 29 CFR 1910.134 (a) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.134 (b) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.134 (c)Ref: 29 CFR 1910.134 (d) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.134 (e)Personal Protective EquipmentRef: 29 CFR 1910.132 (d) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.132 (f) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.133 (a)Ref: 29 CFR 1910.133 (b) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.135 (a) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.136 (a)Ref: 29 CFR 1910.138 (a)Ladder SafetyRef: 29 CFR 1926.1053 (a) Ref: 29 CFR 1926.1053 (b)International Mechanical Code (2009)202 General Definitions506 Commercial Kitchen Grease Ducts and E x h au s t Equipment507 Commercial Kitchen Hoods508 Commercial Kitchen Make Up Air509 Fire Suppression Systems917 (Solid Fuel) Cooking AppliancesInternational Fire Code (2009)904 Alternative Au<strong>to</strong>matic Fire-Extinguishing Systems, including904.2.1 Hood suppression systems904.3.2 Actuation904.3.3 System interlocking904.3.5 Moni<strong>to</strong>ring904.11 Commercial cooking systems904.11 thru 904.11.6.5 apply <strong>to</strong> commercial cooking systemscontinuing educationrequirementsAll I<strong>KEC</strong>A certifications require ContinuingEducation Units (CEUs) <strong>to</strong> qualify for renewal. IfCEUs are not obtained, renewal will n o t begranted and you will need <strong>to</strong> retake <strong>the</strong> examfor certification.There are many ways you canearn your CEUs:Attendance at <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A Annual MeetingAttendance at <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A Fall Technical SeminarActive participation in an I<strong>KEC</strong>A CommitteeSubmission of a technical article for The I<strong>KEC</strong>A JournalAttendance at an industry-related conference,meeting or seminar. (NADCA, ASHRAE, NAFA, NFPA)Online Courses at ikeca.orgI n -house (OSHA, fire safety, cleaning practices, etc.)2 CEU2 CEU.5 CEU.3 CEU.1/hour.1/hour.1/hourConfined Space EntryRef: 29 CFR 1910.146 (b) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.146 (c) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.146 (d)Ref: 29 CFR 1910.146 (e) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.146 (g) Ref: 29 CFR 1910.146 (h)PAGE 4One CEU is equivalent of 10 contact hours of educational content. One hour ofcontent equals .1 CEU. Submissions of CEUs from alternate methods will bereviewed by <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A Board on a case by case basis for approval.FOR MORE INFORMATION - WWW.I<strong>KEC</strong>A.ORG
2013 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPActive-North American, Supplemental, Franchisor-Parent Company,Franchisee-Independent Private BusinessPlease fill out all three pages of this <strong>application</strong> clearly. This <strong>application</strong> and supporting materials should be sent <strong>to</strong>:100 North 20th Street, Suite 400 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-320-3876 • fax 215-564-2175 • www. ikeca.orgAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTSAll <strong>application</strong>s MUST be submitted with <strong>the</strong> following materials, unless noted o<strong>the</strong>rwise in <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A Policies and Procedures:1. A minimum of $2,000,000.00 in Liability and Completed Operations insurance coverage2. Workers’ Compensation coverage3. Vehicle Insurance4. A separate telephone business listing for <strong>the</strong> company5. Completed CECS Certification Application6. All required fees7. Signed Supplemental Membership FormIncomplete <strong>application</strong>s will not be processed until allattachments are submitted and requirements are met.The <strong>application</strong> for International, Associate, Fire Marshal/AHJ and InstitutionalMembership is a separate form and can be found online at www.ikeca.org.Thank you for your interest in “Cleaning <strong>to</strong> a Higher Standard.”APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR SUBMISSIONo Completed Exam Applicationo Proc<strong>to</strong>r Indentifiedo Date of exam selectedo Signed affidavit of work experienceo Signed <strong>application</strong>o Proofs of all required Insurance submittedo Liability ($2,000,000 aggregate)o Workers’ Compensationo Vehicle Insuranceo Read and understand <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A Code of Conduct and Code of Ethicso Completed Information and Backgroundo Signed Supplemental Membership Form for all Active Membership ApplicantsFailure <strong>to</strong> provide a completed <strong>application</strong> including all required attachments and verifications will delay membershipbenefits including access <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A website, listing in <strong>the</strong> member direc<strong>to</strong>ry and use of <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>A logo.Applications that do not meet membership eligibility requirements after 90 days will be denied.Membership dues and fees are non-refundable.100 North 20th Street, Suite 400 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-320-3876 • fax 215-564-2175 • www. ikeca.org