The Alliston WETT Inspection service has been providing WETT Certified Inspections to Alliston and area for over 10 years. We provide a report at conclusion of WETT inspection and can offer you a discounted inspection when included as part of home inspection package.
A WETT inspection report details the areas in which the fire-burning installation meets or does not meet the manufacturer’s instructions and the appropriate building codes. Not every home inspector is WETT Certified, and as such, will not be able to provide documentation your insurance company will require.
What is WETT?
In Canada, Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. (www.wettinc.ca) is a non-profit 
training and education association. It functions as the national registrar of the WETT program, promoting the safe and effective use of wood-burning systems in Canada.
A recent change of law in Ontario now requires a Carbon Monoxide detector be installed in any home which has a gas or wood fired appliance.
If you are buying a new home that has a wood burning appliance,( fireplace, woodstove or pellet stove) you should include a WETT Inspection in your offer to purchase.
Objectives of WETT
- To develop, maintain, promote and deliver professional training courses within the framework of the Wood Energy Technical Training Program (WETT) for practitioners of trades related to the sale, installation, maintenance and inspection of systems using wood and other biomass fuels.
- To maintain a registry containing the names of holders of valid WETT certificates and those who are students under the program.
- To foster and promote among certificate holders the highest level of professional conduct in the delivery of services to the public.
- To encourage and promote the safe and efficient use of wood energy through the distribution of public information materials and through collaboration with government agencies and related industries.
- To foster and promote research and education in utilization of wood as a source of energy.
- To promote the interests and activities of the members of the organization in a reasonable and legal manner.
- To provide a forum for the discussion of issues of importance or interest to the members and to share information and opinions for the mutual benefit of the members.
- To carry on such other activities as may, from time to time, be ordered by the Board of Directors of the organization and which are consistent with these objectives
Woodburning Appliance Inspections: (WETT)
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.
To assist you and prevent needless inspection costs we are available for FREE Consultation for information about obtaining a WETT inspection. Call Roger at 705-795-8255
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