WETT Certified Inspection Checklist Wood Burning Stove

The WETT Inspection Checklist for a wood burning stove utilizes:

1. Information about the particular wood burning appliance that is contained on the manufacturers label affixed to the appliance.
2. The information that is the most relevant is the standard to which the appliance has been tested. – ULC S627 or ULC S-628 are the currently accepted standards for wood stoves in Canada. If the appliance has that standard listed on the label then the clearances to combustibles listed on the same label are considered valid and can be used in the inspection report.
3. If there is no label or a label with a different certification then the installation inspection reverts to a set of clearances for what is called an “uncertified appliance” which I will write about in a separate post.
4. New installations must also have an Environmental Protection Agency rating on the label.
5. These standards  have been around since early eighties look on the label below to see is you can find the “tested to ULC S-627”.

If the label is attached to the stove then  the WETT Inspector can trust the clearances listed on the label, there are usually two sets of clearances:

1. One set of clearances is for single wall stovepipe which has a generic clearance requirement of 18″.
2. The second set of clearances usually refer to a set of clearances, normally less, if the appliance has been installed with a certified double wall stovepipe.
3. Some labels have several lists of clearances for different models.

Here is my Video that explains some more details of the Wett inspection checklist.

There are several other specifics a Wett inspection checklist looks for:

1. The size and positioning of the hearth pad. Rule of thumb is 18″ in front of loading doo and 8″ on sides and back.
2. The type of “through wall” connection to a chimney is another very important consideration.
3. Another is how the stovepipe flows – rule of thumb is male ends down. And three fasteners per joint on stovepipe. “Straight up” stovepipe should have a slip joint to provide for expansion when hot.
4. Clearances to combustibles on the chimney structure or assembly is also consideration that a Wett inspection checklist looks for.

Chimney type, flue lining type and quality, attic insulation shields, masonry chimney condition, chimney cap and drip edges, raincaps and chimney liners are also on the list for the WETT inspection checklist.

Call us to arrange your inspection in the Greater Victoria BC area. Usual cost is $125 per system plus any repairs, travel or roof charges.

Dean Brandhagen
Victoria BC’s “Flue Guru”

WETT Certified Chimney Services
45 Years Successful Contracting and Trade Experience 

• Local “Owner Operator” Family Business Serving Greater Victoria BC 
• Master Tradesman – Interprovincial RedSeal Journeyman Brick Mason since 1973, Journeyman Carpenter since 1988, Journeyman Concrete Technician
• WETT Certified Wood Heat Professional System Advisor, Inspector, Installer and Chimney Sweep
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Annual Inspections and Cleaning

• Since 1 in every 7 House fires is caused by a wood burning appliance – BC Fire Code and most Insurance Companies Require Annual Inspections & Cleanings on Wood Burning Devices.

      Our Chimney Sweep Service

• Depending on type of fuel and your burning habits –  it may be necessary to clean your chimney more often than annually – but generally an annual sweep and inspection will remove any debris, creosote, critters or bird nests.
• WETT Certified Inspection Reports for Insurance or Building Permits for your Wood Burning Equipment Click to book Starts at $125
• Annual Fireplace Chimney Cleaning Service available – Starts at $125 (Insurance Company Acceptable) Click to book Starts at $125
• Wood Burning Stove and Insert Cleaning- We have specialized tools to protect chimney liners from damages during cleaning. Click to book Starts at $125
• Creosote Deglazing – Sometimes creosote from smoldering fires or wet wood can accumulate in the flue. This needs to be dealt with using different equipment and methods. Contact us for quote
• Note: We Power Sweep your chimney flue with the latest Technology from the inside or the bottom. In 90% of situations it is no longer necessary to go on slippery steep dangerous roofs.

Draft Problems

• Building Depressurization Inspection for Draft Issues to determine how your building competes for draft Starts at $125 Book Now
• Draft Inducers for Wood Stoves and Fireplace Inserts for poor drawing basement and outside “cold” chimney installations Contact for quote
• Key Dampers for Installations with too much draft Contact for quote
• Stove Door Gaskets Contact for quote
• Combustion Air Intake Vents Contact for quote
• Chimney Sealing to prevent expensive Heat Loss and water or critter entry Contact for quote
• How to properly light a woodstove or fireplace insert
• How to light your open Wood Burning fireplace

Repairs and Upgrades

• Masonry Chimney & Fireplace Updates – Repointing, Rebuilding, Repairs or Removals Contact for quote
• Chimney top Crown Flashings with Drip Edge – Prevents leaks and erosion – adds years to chimney life
• Wood Stove and Wood Burning Insert Repairs. Cleaning and Installations – Specialized tools to protect chimney liner from damages during cleaning. Click to book service call.
• Wood Stove Heat Shields can reduce Clearances

New Equipment Installations

• EPA Certified Fireplace Inserts Supplied and Installed Starting at $2995.00 
• EPA Certified Wood Burning Stove Replacements Supplied and Installed Starting at $1995.00 
• Hi Temperature Steel Chimney Installations, Repairs and Replacements Contact for quote
• Chimney Liners
• Raincaps Contact for quote
• Fireplace Top Dampers

Wood Burning Accessories 

• Stovepipe or Stove top Thermometers
• Double Wall Stovepipe Thermometers
• Remote Flue Gas Thermometers with Over Fire Alarms
• Firewood Moisture Meters

Weather Proofing 

• Weatherproofing Masonry and Brick Chimneys, Patios and Driveways

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