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Source: Wood
Energy Technology Transfer
One of the challenges WETT (Wood Energy Technology
Transfer) faces is trying to help homeowners understand what WETT does.
Most often homeowners ask about WETT because their insurance company has
asked that they have their appliance WETT certified.
WETT is a training organization. As such, WETT trains people
who wish to get involved with the sale, installation, inspection and
maintenance of wood heating appliances. Once people complete the training
program and acquire enough experience, they become WETT certified in the
specific area for which they sought training. WETT certification implies
that they have met the educational and experience requirements.
WETT currently does not prescribe any specific inspection
processes. Inspections are completed by members for a variety of purposes
including insurance requirements, code compliance, emissions control, safety
and checking for signs of deterioration or malfunction. Inspections are one
of many services performed by WETT certified professionals.
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 appliance. 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 venting systems and authorize them to display the logo of the
certification agency.
These are common misconceptions WETT is working hard to
clear up.
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 or chimney sweep.
Please visit the WETT website at
www.wettinc.ca to
find a certified professional in your area. When homeowners visit the WETT
website, the following message is displayed:
You can help clear up these misconceptions by communicating these messages to your friends and associates when they ask questions about WETT.
Wood Energy (WETT) Technology Transfer
Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association of Canada
The Wood Heat Organization Inc.
Fire Prevention Canada
Burn It Smart!
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