Innisfil WETT Certified Inspections
Level 1 WETT Certified Inspections provided for Wood Stoves, Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts, Pellet Stoves and Outside Boilers. The Level 1 WETT Certified Inspection is accepted by insurance companies and your local municipal building departments. If you live in Innisfil and have a Wood Burning Appliance a Level 1 WETT inspection can ensure your appliance is safe to use.
The town of Innisfil has many older structures that were originally built as cottages and only had a wood stove or fireplaces as a source of heat. Due to the age of these homes the fireplaces and chimneys may not be up to todays required standards. Having a WETT Certified Inspection can provide you with the knowledge that your wood burning appliance is installed correctly and is in useable condition. Protect you and your families safety with a WETT Certified Inspection.
What is a WETT Certified Inspection ?
WETT Inc. (Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc.) is a non-profit training organization that provides in-depth training for inspectors of wood-burning appliances to check for code compliance and adherence to safety requirements. A WETT certified inspector has met the qualifications for performing these inspections.
There are Continuing Education (CE) courses available to WETT members. In order to maintain certification, all WETT certificate holders are required to successfully complete at least one WETT course every five years.
These WETT certified inspections are often required by home insurance companies when a property being insured has a wood-burning appliance, such as a wood stove or fireplace. The certified inspector will ascertain if the installation was carried out safely and in compliance with all fire and building code regulations.
What is Inspected for a WETT Inspection ?
Below is a list of items that may be inspected by your WETT Certified Inspector on a Wood Stove, Pellet Stove or Fireplace inspection:
Chimney & Cap
Chimney Liner or Flue Tiles
Smoke Chamber
Wood Stove or Fireplace Damper
Firebox & Firebricks/Linings
Hearth & Floor Protection
Mantle & Clearances to Combustible Walls & Ceilings
Heat Shield Construction for Reduced Clearances
Proper Flue Pipe Installation & Venting
Clearance to Combustible Exterior Items
Overall Condition of the Woodstove, Fireplace and its Chimney
Typically, when people are looking for an insurance approved type of inspection, a WETT certified inspector will conduct a visual Level I inspection to determine if there is evidence of any problems with the installation.
The Level I inspection is essentially a general overview of the readily accessible parts, clearances, chimney heights, stove location with respect to combustible materials and visual signs to determine if the system meets the CSA Standard B365 (Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment).
Call Roger at 705-795-8255 for your WETT Certified Inspection
Roger is available by phone to answer any questions you may have regarding WETT Inspections. Also call Roger if you have questions about installation or required clearances. Save time and money by ensuring your installation will comply with the applicable codes prior to paying for a WETT Inspection.