WETT Inspector for Barrie, Orillia & Alliston
A level 1 WETT (Wood Energy Transfer Technology) Inspection is a visual check of wood burning stoves & fireplace installations against relevant standards and codes. Most insurance companies will require inspection of wood burning appliances by a WETT certified inspector as a condition of insuring the building. The provided report will give the insurance company the information they need to insure your home.
Welcome to the Barrie WETT Inspector site for information on safety using your wood stoves and WETT requirements.We start with the safe installation of your wood heating appliance. Clearances and materials to ensure your safety are discussed and shown. Inspection of your wood stove, fireplace, insert, or pellet stove is done in accordance with requirements of CSA, Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code. Our Certified members verify that the clearances listed on your wood burning appliance are met during installation. Most Insurance companies now require an Inspection by Certified Inspector prior to issuing a policy.
A WETT Certified Inspection of the wood burning appliances in your home is important for a number of reasons, most importantly, the safety of you and your family. With all wood burning appliances, the potential for harmful pollutants to be released into your home as well as combustible materials to ignite is increased, so it is important that these appliances are regularly inspected and properly maintained. If you have a home that already includes one of these features, or you would like to purchase one and have it installed in your home, consulting with a WETT certified inspector or technician is a necessity.
Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. is a non-profit training and education association managed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by holders of valid certificates. Through its administrative designate, Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. functions as the national registrar of the Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. program. Through professional training and public education, Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. promotes the safe and effective use of wood burning systems in Canada.
Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. are the governing body who work with insurance underwriters and government bodies, to ensure safe installations and provide standards for inspections and insurance compliance of wood burning appliances, such as wood stoves and open fireplaces.
Certified Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc.inspectors will specifically inspect components of all wood-burning appliances and fireplaces to determine if they were installed safely and in accordance with building and fire code requirements. Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. inspectors are required to complete a minimum of four days of formal training and declare a minimum of 80 weeks of related field experience before being certified.
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For your WETT Inspection Barrie and Simcoe County call
Roger at 705-795-8255
Toll Free 888-818-8608
Email roger@napoleon.cc