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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. Most often homeowners ask about WETT (Wood Energy Technical Transfer) because their insurance company has asked that they have their appliance WETT certified. 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. Woodstoves and fireplace inserts are required to be installed according to CSA B 365 Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment. Masonry fireplaces are required to be built to the Ontario Building Code. Most insurance companies, for home insurance purposes, require a report stating that the wood burning appliance meets these installation practices Neither the installation nor the appliance can be WETT certified.
They can, however, be inspected for a variety of purposes, but there
is no such thing as a WETT certified installation.
An appliance can be inspected, installed and even maintained by a WETT
certified professional, but it cannot be WETT certified., nor can
members issue "WETT certificates." Only a
certification agency such as ULC, CSA or ITS (WH) can test and list
wood burning appliances and related components.
To book a W.E.T.T. (Fireplace or Wood Stove) inspection contact us today
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