Wood Stove Inspections-U.S. standards?

[ccoburn]

I had someone recently ask me to inspect their wood stove for insurance purposes. He said his insurance agent told him it was needed for his policy. I found WETT certified as a Canadian standard for wood burning appliances. Does a similar standard and/or training exist in the United States? This may be a good service to offer as many heat with wood here in the winter. Any guidance you may be able to offer is appreciated.


Chris Coburn
Oklahoma Inspector
Coburn Inspections & Energy Efficiency Solutions
www.CoburnInspections.com
P.O.Box 150
Preston, OK 74456
918-267-9889

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by ccoburn

I had someone recently ask me to inspect their wood stove for insurance purposes. He said his insurance agent told him it was needed for his policy. I found WETT certified as a Canadian standard for wood burning appliances. Does a similar standard and/or training exist in the United States? This may be a good service to offer as many heat with wood here in the winter. Any guidance you may be able to offer is appreciated.


Chris Coburn
Oklahoma Inspector
Coburn Inspections & Energy Efficiency Solutions
www.CoburnInspections.com
P.O.Box 150
Preston, OK 74456
918-267-9889

http://nficertified.org/index.html

[Bruce R. Grant]

Hello Chris For the best advice you can give your customer please go read this article about wood burning appliance inspections for homebuyers on my site. Every single client I have given this information to has thanked me and agreed. It is a lot more important than making a few extra dollars.
http://www.muskokahomeinspection.ca/...age-commercial

As additional info the link Brian set out is a group very similar to the WETT group here in Canada, This is what they do

USE A NFI CERTIFIED SPECIALIST TO DESIGN AND INSTALL YOUR NEW HEARTH SYSTEM.

ASK YOUR NFI CERTIFIED SPECIALIST FOR HELP WITH IMPORTANT DECISIONS:
* Compliance with code regulations and manufactures' instructions
* Size, type, features of the hearth appliance
* Proper materials for heat protection of walls and floors
* Appropriate size, type, configuration, and height of venting system
* Selection of proper fuel
* Guidelines for operation and maintenance of the hearth system


Please read the article and you will understand why that service is not one you should be recommending to your clients.