Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) is the authority on all solid fuel burning appliances in Canada. The Canadian Standards Authority (CSA) recognizes the CSA Standard B365 as the guide lines to ensure the safe and proper installation of all wood stoves, pellet stoves, corn stoves, factory built fire places, combination furnaces and add-on furnaces.
Many insurance companies in Canada are requiring Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) inspections, an inspection of wood burning appliances, before issuing insurance. A WETT-inspector will visually inspect the safety of any wood-burning appliances.
Today many fireplaces & chimneys can be problematic. Common signs of potential hazard are; Smoke stains on the face of the fireplace; Loose brick in the firebox; Damper problems; Holes or fractures in the chimney structure or no rain cap.
If your wood burning system is not functioning properly, is damaged or is causing problems such as smoke spillage or rapid creosote accumulation, you should contact a WETT certified technician or sweep listed under Installations or Chimney Sweeping.
Do you require a basic visual inspection such as for insurance or pre-purchase inspection of a home equipped with a wood burning appliance or fireplace? A basic visual inspection is a general overview of the readily accessible parts to determine if the system meets current regulations. If this description fits your needs, any WETT certified member is trained to perform a basic visual inspection.
Masonry (brick or stone fireplaces and chimneys) with or without tile-lined flue. Reinforced concrete chimneys. Fundamental design flaws bankrupted the US manufacturers and made the design obsolete. These chimneys often show vertical cracks on the exterior. Metal-lined flue: Double or triple walled metal pipe running up inside a new or existing wood-framed or masonry chase. Newly constructed flues may feature a chase cover, a cap, and a spark arrestor at the top to keep small animals out and sparks from exiting the chimney cavity.
The majority of Professional Home Inspectors are qualified to perform a visual inspection or your wood burning appliance. A visual inspection is conducted to determine if there is evidence of any problems with the installation. The fee for a home inspection is typically around $50.00 when included as part of the home inspection. You can end up paying un-needed fees if you happen to choose a home inspector who is not WETT certified and then have to pay for another inspector to inspector your wood burning appliance. Ask your home inspector prior to booking inspection what his qualifications are.
Many insurance companies in Canada are requiring Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) inspections, an inspection of wood burning appliances, before issuing insurance. A WETT-inspector will visually inspect the safety of any wood-burning appliances.
Today many fireplaces & chimneys can be problematic. Common signs of potential hazard are; Smoke stains on the face of the fireplace; Loose brick in the firebox; Damper problems; Holes or fractures in the chimney structure or no rain cap.
If your wood burning system is not functioning properly, is damaged or is causing problems such as smoke spillage or rapid creosote accumulation, you should contact a WETT certified technician or sweep listed under Installations or Chimney Sweeping.
Do you require a basic visual inspection such as for insurance or pre-purchase inspection of a home equipped with a wood burning appliance or fireplace? A basic visual inspection is a general overview of the readily accessible parts to determine if the system meets current regulations. If this description fits your needs, any WETT certified member is trained to perform a basic visual inspection.
Masonry (brick or stone fireplaces and chimneys) with or without tile-lined flue. Reinforced concrete chimneys. Fundamental design flaws bankrupted the US manufacturers and made the design obsolete. These chimneys often show vertical cracks on the exterior. Metal-lined flue: Double or triple walled metal pipe running up inside a new or existing wood-framed or masonry chase. Newly constructed flues may feature a chase cover, a cap, and a spark arrestor at the top to keep small animals out and sparks from exiting the chimney cavity.
The majority of Professional Home Inspectors are qualified to perform a visual inspection or your wood burning appliance. A visual inspection is conducted to determine if there is evidence of any problems with the installation. The fee for a home inspection is typically around $50.00 when included as part of the home inspection. You can end up paying un-needed fees if you happen to choose a home inspector who is not WETT certified and then have to pay for another inspector to inspector your wood burning appliance. Ask your home inspector prior to booking inspection what his qualifications are.
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