WETT Certified Inspector
Your WETT Certified Inspector provides a Level One SITE Basic Inspection. This type of visual inspection is of the visible and readily accessible parts of a wood-burning system. Its purpose is to determine whether the system meets current standards and regulations, such as those in the appliance or venting installation manual. A level one inspection is required for Insurance Companies and by Municpal Building Inspectors.
What is WETT ?
WETT stands for Wood Energy Technology Transfer. It is the standard for the safe and effective use of wood-burning systems in Canada. This includes any wood burning unit such as a wood stove, fireplace, central heat and/or boiler system. When you hire a WETT certified inspector, you can be confident that you are getting someone who has completed WETT’s extensive training. This means they understand the codes and regulations of the installation and proper use of all wood burning units.
WETT Inspection for Insurance
A WETT inspection is often required for home insurance of any residential property that employs a wood burning unit. It can also be required for a pre-purchase of a home that has a wood burning stove, central heating unit or fireplace to ensure the safety and the adherence to building standards.
If you own a wood stove, chances are at some point you will probably be asked for a WETT inspection by your insurance company. It is often required as an integral part of your home insurance policy. In addition, if there was a fire involving the wood burning unit, any of several institutions such as the police or fire department may request to see the document. It has even been known to be a required part of a real estate transaction.
An insurance company requests a WETT inspection because they trust the thoroughness of a certified inspector.
In Wasaga Beach our WETT Certified Inspector will come into your home to verify your fireplace or wood stove meets the standards and requirements for safety and insurance purposes.
If you are heating your home with wood and have never had an a Certified WETT Inspector, complete an inspection on the condition and installation of your wood burning appliance your family’s safety could be at risk!
WETT Inspection Items
A WETT inspection is an inspection carried out by an inspector who is WETT Certified.
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
- Chimney Foundations & Masonry
- Overall Condition of the Woodstove, Fireplace and its Chimney
In most cases, a basic visual evaluation will be enough to tell the technician if the installation of your wood burning appliance is safe. In other cases, you may need a Level 2 or Level 3 evaluation to make sure that even the parts you can’t see are working properly.
Every homeowner who has a wood fireplace in their home should be having regular professional inspection and professional cleaning at least once a year to make sure that it’s functioning properly and there is not damage to any components.
Your family’s safety is important. Having a professional evaluation of your wood-burning appliance, performed prior to using your wood-burning appliance can provide you with the confidence of knowing that your fireplace or wood stove is safe.
We can provide a Wood Burning Appliance Inspection within 24-hours.
Only $100.00 for a WETT Inspection when conducted as part of Home Inspection package!
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