WETT Certified Inspections of Wood Stoves, Fireplaces and Pellet Stoves
Heating your home with a wood burning appliance ( wood stove, fireplace or pellet stove ) will almost always require a WETT Certified Inspection in order to 
qualify for a home insurance policy. WETT ( Wood Energy Technology Transfer ) Certified inspections will verifies the installation, condition and code compliance of your wood burning appliance.
Many wood burning appliances do not meet the safety requirements during an initial inspection. Having a WETT Certified inspection can protect you and your families health and safety while ensuring your appliance is safe to use.
Here are just some of the typical items that are checked during a typical WETT Inspection on a woodstove, fireplace or pellet stove:
- 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
These are just some of the items checked by the Innisfil Home Inspector during a WETT Inspection. You and your family’s safety is our number one priority. Having a Certified WETT Inspection performed annually can provide you with the “Peace Of Mind”knowing your wood burning appliance was properly installed. As a Certified WETT Inspector, the Innisfil Home Inspector can provide a WETT inspection with an on-site report at time of inspection. Many insurance companies will require a WETT inspection to be performed prior to issuing a Home Owner Insurance Policy.
SAVINGS: $75.00 WETT Inspections when included as part of Home Inspection. Stand Alone WETT Inspection is $175.00
Your Professional Technician is trained to check for code compliance and safety with wood burning appliances. They often are involved when you buy or have a wood burning appliance like a fireplace or wood burning stove installed. They also may help with maintenance and the prevention of problems. When someone is Certified, it means that they are certified to perform safety checks and maintenance on wood burning appliances. The term doesn’t apply to your wood burning stove or fireplace, but rather, to the person who is inspecting these appliances.
In Canada, wood burning appliances are regulated by the codes in CSA B365, but how do you know if your home is safe unless you have a Certified Professional verification completed? In Innisfil, Barrie, Orillia, Wasaga Beach or Alliston 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.