WETT Inspections for Fireplaces

The Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc., a non-profit training and educational association, maintains a registry of certified professionals, including inspectors, WETT-certified technicians and chimney sweeps. Certified WETT 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. WETT 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.

Successful completion of Code Compliance and Wood burning Systems. Eighty (80) weeks of relevant field experience is recommended and is required to achieve certification following this course. To create more uniformity in inspection activities and provide participants with instruction in level one inspection activities. Included in this course are: Inspection Checklist forms that have been purposely developed to guide you in the field inspection, a documentation and reporting process that will provide you with the essential and required content for your Inspection Report.

Typically, when people are looking for an insurance type of inspection, a visual inspection is conducted to determine if there is evidence of any problems with the installation. This includes examining clearances, chimney heights and visual signs of deterioration. If there are concerns identified, then the inspector should make a recommendation that the appliance be checked and, if necessary, repaired by a WETT certified technician or chimney sweep.

Certified WETT 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. WETT 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.

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.

WETT currently does not prescribe any specific inspection processes. Inspections are completed by members for a variety of purposes including insurance requirements, code compliance, emissions control, safety and checking for signs of deterioration or malfunction. Inspections are one of many services performed by WETT certified professionals.

Most experienced Professional Home Inspection companies will provide a WETT Inspection of your fireplace, wood stove, fireplace insert or pellet stove as part of the home inspection process. 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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