Barrie WETT Inspector
We have been providing WETT Certified Inspections to the Barrie and local area for over 18 years. We inspect Wood Stoves, Fireplaces, Fireplace Inserts, Wood burning furnaces, Pellet Stoves and Outside Boilers. We offer a Level
1 WETT Inspection which is the level required by Municipal Building Departments and Home Insurance Companies. View the chart below which states what Each Inspection Level includes. Call Roger for futher information on what WETT Inspection Level you require.
WETT stands for Wood Energy Technology Transfer, a non-profit training organization. A WETT Inspection includes a thorough inspection of all wood burning appliances such as stoves and open fireplaces, by an individual who is a certified WETT inspector.
Any appliance with an open flame can affect the well-being and health of those in the home, a Certified WETT inspection can give you the peace of mind you need when buying or selling a home, living in a home, and can also be a requirement when securing insurance.
Wood Energy Technical Training (W.E.T.T.) is a non-profit training and education association. Through professional training and public education, W.E.T.T. promotes the safe and effective use of wood burning systems in Canada.
Why Would I Need a WETT Certified Inspection?
An inspection for the wood burning appliances in your home is important for a number of reasons, most importantly, the safety of you and your family. With wood burning appliances, the potential for harmful pollutants to be released into your home as well as combustible materials to ignite is increased, so it is important that these appliances are regularly inspected and properly maintained. If you have a home that already includes a wood burning
appliance then consulting with a WETT certified inspector or technician is a necessity.
WETT inspections are now almost always required as a part of obtaining home insurance. Many homeowners first hear about WETT inspections because their insurance company asks that their appliances be examined by a WETT certified inspector. In Canada, insurance companies require homes using wood burning appliances to be thoroughly inspected by a professional before the home can be insured.
If purchasing an older home that includes any of these wood-burning appliances, a WETT inspection is an absolute necessity. Cottages often include wood-burning appliances, and often the installation of these features is not in compliance with WETT standards. An inspection will tell you if your wood appliances are operating optimally, are in sound structural condition, and that they burn in a way that does not compromise your health and safety.
What is included in a WETT Inspection?
A WETT certified inspection is an inspection that must be conducted by an inspector who is WETT certified. It is advised that you use a licensed and experienced WETT inspector because only they will have the training necessary for examining wood burning appliances.
While a typical home inspection includes a visual inspection of the fireplace, chimney and hearth, a WETT certified inspection conducted by a certified inspector includes an inspection of all the elements of any wood burning technologies in the home to make sure that they are installed correctly and are installed with compliance to building codes and regulations. It may also include a visit to the roof to examine the chimney for any potential structural or ventilation issues.
The inspection might include an examination of a wood stove, flue pipe, chimney, and wood-burning fireplace. An inspector should look at the positioning of the system, and its distance in relation to any combustible materials. If
there is a problem with the function of the technology in your home, it is important that the technician you employ is also a licensed WETT technician.
Read about fireplace, wood stove and pellet stove installation and safety at WETT Inspections
Un-certified wood stove installation requirements are governed by CSA B365. Certified Wood Stoves have to be installed in accordance with the manufactures specifications. A properly constructed heat shield can be used to reduce the distances to combustible products by up to 67%.
Call Barrie WETT Inspections today 705-795-8255
