WETT Certified Inspector for Orillia

A Certified WETT inspection is a visual inspection of a wood-burning appliance to help ensure the appliance is safe and complies to the current building code requirements (BC365) and / or the manufactures installationOrillia WETT Inspections instructions.  WETT inspections are commonly requested by insurance companies when you purchase a home with a wood burning appliance.

The Orillia WETT Inspector  has over 20 years experience as a  WETT certified technician.  WETT Inspections can often be done the same or next day, depending on availability.  Your report is issued at the time of inspection.

Orillia has many older and century style homes which may have multiple fireplaces installed.  Often older fireplaces, while considered safe at time of construction, no longer meet the Ontario Building Code requirements and are now considered unsafe.  Any type of open flame in a house has the potential for disaster,  a WETT Certified Inspection can ensure that your wood burning appliance is operating safely and efficientlty.

What is a WETT Certified Inspection?

A WETT inspection is a review of the components of a wood-burning system to ensure that they are installed correctly, are maintained in good working order, and that all parts of the system are compatible with one another.  It is also includes checking the clearances between the components and adjacent combustibles like the walls, floors, and anything else in the area that could catch fire.  Wood burning appliances are regulated by a number of publications, which includes; the Ontario Building Code, CSA B365 and the Manufactures Installation Instructions.  Any wood burning appliance that has been tested will have a Listing Label attached which will identify the Testing Agency, such as Warnock Hersey, and list all requirements for unit to be installed safely.

The Orillia WETT Inspector – Items Inspected

The list of items below is only  representative of items typically inspected.  Every appliance or wood burning unit is different in construction and requirements.

ULC Standards for Wood Burning Appliances

These are the most common standards that Listed Wood Burning Appliances have to conform to:

ULC S68 

span style=”color: #0000ff;”>Ontario Building Code Standard  – fireplace inserts and hearth mounted stoves vented through the throat of a fireplace shall conform to ulc-S628, “fireplace Inserts”.

Standard for Fireplace Inserts

1. Scope

1.1 These requirements cover prefabricated fireplace inserts for masonry
fireplaces and appliances intended to be vented through the throat of a
masonry fireplace. These appliances are designed for burning solid fuels such
as wood and coal.

1.2 This Standard covers catalytic combustors utilized with fireplace inserts.

ULC S637

The Ontario Fire Code requires that solid fuel burning appliances be installed in accordance with the CAN/CSA B-365 standard, “Installation Code for Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment”. This standard makes reference to the ULC S627 standard, “Space Heaters for Use with Solid Fuels”. The ULC S627 standard requires that the appliance installation, maintenance and operation requirements list the recommended type of fuel to be used.

Standard for Space Heaters for Use with Solid Fuels

1. SCOPE
1.1 This Standard applies to hand-fuelled solid-fuel fired space heaters ofWood-Stove-Installation
the radiant, convection or forced-circulating type, intended for residential
heating.

1.2 This Standard applies to:

A Space heaters having provision for venting directly to the outdoors;

B Outdoor-aired space heaters intended for installation primarily in
mobile homes; and

C Space heaters utilizing catalytic combustion elements (combustors).

CSA B365 Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment
Scope

1.1
This Standard provides requirements for the installation of, alteration to, and maintenance of solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment intended to supply heat to air or water or for cooking.
Note: Recommendations for the storage of solid fuel and of ash are included in Annex A.

1.2
For the purpose of this Standard, solid-fuel-burning appliances include

(a),,furnaces;
(b),,boilers;
(c),,stoves;
(d),,ranges;
(e),,space heaters;
(f),,factory-built fireplaces; and
(g),,service water heaters.

1.3
For the purpose of this Standard, the term #solid fuel# includes coal and biomass fuels such as

(a),,cordwood;
(b),,wood chips;
(c),,sawdust;
(d),,peat logs;
(e),,wood and other biomass pellets; and
(f),,kernel corn.

ULC S610 – STANDARD FOR FACTORY-BUILT FIREPLACE SYSTEMS

Scope:

These requirements cover factory-built fireplace systems capable of utilizing solid fuels, as specified by the manufacturer, and intended for provision of supplementary heating in buildings. These fireplace systems include a fire chamber assembly, chimney sections, a roof assembly, and other associated parts.

These factory-built fireplace systems are not for use with masonry chimneys.

Factory-built fireplace systems, as covered by this Standard, are intended for installation in accordance with the National Building Code of Canada, the Installation Code for Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment, CSA B365, or the acts or regulations of the authority having jurisdiction.

Listed Testing Agencies

ULC – Underwriters Laboratories of Canada ULC is a division of Underwriters Laboratories, an American safety science consulting company that does testing, inspections, compliance, and certification.

Intertek | Warnock Hersey | ETL

Warnock Hersey is Intertek’s mark identifies compliance for building codes, product safety, performance standards, and association criteria.  The Warnock Hersey mark tests solid fuel burning products  to EPA, ULC and CSA standards.

OMNI test Laboratories

Warnock Hersey is Intertek’s mark identifies compliance for building codes, product safety, performance standards, and association criteria.  The Warnock Hersey mark tests solid fuel burning products  to EPA, ULC and CSA standards.

Certifying a Woodburning Product

In order to have a product certified, the wood-burning factory built appliance manufacturer submits a product sample for testing with an installation manual, Engineers drawings, promotional brochures, and any other info on the product.  The lab then performs tests as outlined in the safety testing standard, reviews the installation manual and all other information for accuracy.  If the unit and documents meets the requirements, it is deemed certified, and a label for that unit is issues.  If it does not, modifications must be made and submitted for re testing.

It is a common misconception that a Chimney Technician provides certification through the means of inspection.  During a chimney inspection, a Chimney Professional will observe the wood-burning system for visible defects and compliance. A Chimney Technician may be trained and certified from a recognized organization such as WETT inc, or the CSIA but does not certify wood burning appliances.

The Orillia WETT Inspector provides Level One inspections for all Wood Burning Appliances.  We inspect Wood Stoves, Fireplaces, Pellet Stoves, Fireplace Inserts, Outside Boilers and Wood Burning Furnaces.  Over 20 years of WETT Certified Inspection experience can ensure your family is safe using your wood burning appliance.
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