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only certified contractor he or she
must be the one doing the work!
Businesses can’t be certified only
individuals can. So whoever
signs the report/certificate must
Dryer Vent & Chimney...
from page 35.
be certified for it to be a valid
certificate.
Why Inspect My Chimney?
A fireplace should never be lit unless it
is inspected on a yearly basis. Did you
know there are an average of 22,300
fireplace chimney/chimney connector
fires a year in the U.S. causing $125
million dollars in damage?2 How
does this happen? Over the course
of time, your home settles, and fire-
place chimneys can become cracked,
damaged or blocked. Creosote can
build up from burning the fireplace
and create the potential for a chim-
ney flue fire. Proper inspection is
required before lighting a fire. The
Proper inspection also applies to
gas fireplaces, which typically burn
clean but could have obstructions in
the chimney that could pose a seri-
ous health and safety risk.
You need a CSIA Certified techni-
cian to inspect your chimney to:
• Look in your chimney and deter-
mine if the venting is properly
• Discover any visible obstruction,
cracking, separation or creosote
buildup that can cause hazardous
conditions.
• Check for birds or rodents that nest
in your chimney. Unless you hear,
see or smell them, you won’t know
they’re there, and they could be
hazardous.
How to Hire the Right Chimney
Sweep Company
A qualified chimney inspector has
a plethora of knowledge and experi-
ence and should be CSIA Certified.
• A Level One inspection is recom-
mended if you want to be sure your
chimney is properly vented, you’re
ready to burn your fireplace, and
you want to be sure the creosote
buildup is at an acceptable stan-
dard.
• Beware of unscrupulous bait-and-
switch companies who quote a
ridiculously low price for an inspec-