PHIL ACKLAND'S BIO
Born: March 13, 1949
Dual Citizen of both U.S.A. and Canada
CAREER PROFILE
February 1971 to September 1993
Owner and President of Commercial Vent Cleaning Co. Ltd. (Vancouver, B.C. Canada)
April 1976 to Present
Owner and President of Phillip Ackland Holdings Ltd.
Through the Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Institute, published and copyrighted four books on the subject of commercial kitchen exhaust systems
Developed and trademarked a Certification Program for kitchen exhaust cleanersLecturer and Consultant: to numerous companies and associations on fire safety in the commercial kitchen exhaust industry
Expert Witness: to Lawyers and Insurance Corporations
Inventor: Patent, UL and royalty holder for a number of inventions
1989 to 1992
Original founder and first president of the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA). (Washington, DC)
November 1991 to Present
President of Ducting Entry Systems Company Inc., D.E.S.C.O. (Atlanta, Georgia)
October 2003 to Present
Owner and President of Phil Ackland and Associates, LLC.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- 1966 - Began cleaning kitchen exhaust systems.
- 1971 - Started Commercial Vent Cleaning Co. Ltd. (Vancouver, B.C.) a commercial restaurant kitchen exhaust cleaning service. In 1992, organized Commercial Vent Cleaning into the largest franchise operation in western Canada.
- 1980 - Designed and installed a completely self-cleaning kitchen ventilation system
- 1988 - Appointed to the NFPA Technical Committee 96 Venting Systems for Commercial Cooking.
- Submitted a number of proposals that were accepted into the NFPA 96 Standard, 1991, 1994, 1998, 2001, 2004 editions.
- 1991- Designed and patented the only UL Listed access panel for commercial cooking exhaust ductwork, which meets and exceeds the NFPA Standard 96, SMC, UMC, and BOCA Codes (D.E.S.C.O.).
- 1994 - Appointed to the Fire Protection Task Force by the City of Vancouver, and Chair of the Sub-Committee on Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Technicians Certification Program.
- Attended Arson and Fire Investigation course sponsored by the International Association of Arson Investigators Inc.
- 1996 - Began writing technical manuals related to the industry (see below).
- 1997 - Created and patented a number of unique grease absorbent products to protect restaurant roof surfaces.
- 1998 - Engaged to assist the Power Washers of North America Association (Washington, DC) with the creation of a Certification Program for Kitchen Exhaust Cleaners.
- 1998 - Contracted by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association Inc. (SMACNA) to write a comprehensive instruction manual on the Installation of Commercial Kitchen Exhaust and Make-up Air Systems.
- 2001 - In conjunction with Daryl Mirza, created the first feature length training video for the Fire Prevention industry.
- 2003 - Developed Phil Ackland's Cleaner Certification Protocol.
- 2003 - Established Phil Ackland's Exhaust Cleaner Training Center in Louisville, Kentucky in conjunction with DPW Services.
- 2003 - Development of Long Distance Education for Certification of Experienced Cleaning Companies and Crew Leaders in Exhaust Cleaning Field.
LECTURES AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN
General Subject: Kitchen Exhaust Systems - Installation, Inspection, and Servicing; and understanding N.F.P.A. #96 and IMC.
- Created and delivered a 21 hour credit course designed to certify kitchen exhaust maintenance workers for the City of Vancouver, BC's Fire Technicians Certification Program.
- Created and delivered a 14 hour credit Course on Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Inspections, designed for Fire Prevention Officers, Building Inspectors and Restaurant Owners.
- Created and delivered a 14 hour course on Design and Installation Requirements for Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System for the University of British Columbia.
- Designed and presently teaches a regularly scheduled 5-day exhaust cleaning school.
- Designed and presently teaches a course for Fire Inspectors and Insurance Loss Control Agents.
- Designed and presently teaches a course for Fire Investigators, Insurance Companies, and Attorneys.
Since 1990 Phil Ackland has given numerous 1-3 hour lectures to various associations and interested parties.
COURSES TAUGHT
The following are a number of courses that Phil Ackland has taught (and currently teaches):
Fire Investigation Course (on Phil Ackland's Inspector website): This course is for anyone involved fire investigation (investigators, attorneys, insurance agencies, etc). It provides extensive information on system compliance to the codes and common origins and causes of commercial kitchen fires. Additionally, it covers questions to ask of the people and companies of interest when a restaurant fire occurs. It includes an intensive picture and video presentation of real restaurant systems. The course generally runs for 1 day.
Inspection Course (on Phil Ackland's Inspector website): This course is tailored to Building and Fire Inspectors. It provides extensive information on how to determine if the exhaust system, associate equipment and appliances are in compliance with local jurisdictional building and fire codes. Additionally, it will cover the responsibilities of the installers, manufacturers and various service providers associated with the field. It generally includes on-site tours of active restaurant systems. The course generally runs from 1 to 2 days.
Cleaning Courses: A variety of subjects are covered focusing on improving the knowledge base of commercial kitchen exhaust cleaners. This course will include information on NFPA #96, IMC and other Code bodies. Additionally, how to set-up and clean exhaust systems, the various aspects of this field, and what and how to use the tools of the trade are covered. It also discusses sales and marketing concepts, to assist new operators to get into this business. Courses generally run from 2 to 5 days.
For lists of previous lectures and instruction given, contact us at phil@philackland.com.
PUBLICATIONS WRITTEN
Phil Ackland has written numerous articles to Fire Prevention, Restaurant, Arson and Commercial Exhaust Cleaning Associations on fire safety and commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Phil Ackland's manuals are referenced in the NFPA 96 Standard, 2004 Edition.
Books by Phil Ackland:
Phil Ackland's Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Manual (First Edition),
ISBN 0-9681760-0-3Phil Ackland's Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems Manual - Sales and Marketing,
ISBN 0-9681760-1-1Restaurant and Inspectors Edition Of Phil Ackland's Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems Manual, ISBN 0-9681760-2-X
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning and Certification Manual (Revised Edition),
ISBN 0-9681760-3-8SMACNA Installation Manual for Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems.
Phil Ackland's Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Manual - Inspectors Edition (on Phil Ackland's Inspector website)
Phil Ackland's Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning and Certification Manual (Third Edition),
ISBN 0-9681760-7-0Phil Ackland's Fire Investigation of Commercial Kitchen Systems (on Phil Ackland's Inspector website)
VIDEOS PRODUCED
Videos by Phil Ackland:
Inspecting Video (on Phil Ackland's Inspector website)
A video to train Building Inspectors, Fire Prevention Officers and others involved in inspecting commercial kitchen exhaust and auxiliary equipment. Greaseinspectors.com LLC.New Worker Video
Outlines basic safety techniques and work related issues for new exhaust cleaners.Crew Leader Video
Explains the responsibilities of the exhaust cleaning crew leader.What responsibilities they have to the exhaust site owner and safety of their crews.
EXPERT WITNESS
Provides technical background in legal defense relating to commercial kitchen exhaust fires. View Phil Ackland's Expert Witness page (on Phil Ackland's Inspector website) for more information.
Insurance and legal professionals can contact us on counsel, depositions and testimony given. Contact us at phil@philackland.com.
CONSULTING
Practical Training: Provided practical and business management guidance to a number of exhaust cleaning companies.
Market Development: Presently provides Flame Gard Inc., of Los Angeles CA. with product development and marketing assistance.
View Phil Ackland's Consulting page (on Phil Ackland's Inspector website) for more information.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
International Code Council (ICC)
British Columbia Fire Prevention Officer's Association (BCFPO)
Greater Vancouver Fire Prevention Association
International Association of Arson Investigators Inc. (IAAI)
Power Washers of North America (PWNA)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, & Air Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE)
The Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA)
Member of the year Award 1992 - International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association