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Hi,
I perform Level 2 firplace inspections on firepalces of all types.
I started out by removing damaged chimneys after the 94 earthquake.
This is all I do now and I have noted that there are a lot of "holes or gaps" within this industry and there is no regulation whatsoever in the LA area.
In other words, anyone can say I am a chimney inspector and there would be no violation of law.
I have also noted that there is no school, class, certification, government regulation and etc that is designed to teach the standards of inspection, such as how to determine a break in the structure, when the grouting between the flue tiles is worn enough to call for regrouting, when should a stainless steel liner be used and etc.
Do you know of a program for this. Meaning a school, class, government certification etc., that actually sets the standards?
F-I-R-E does not but seems to say it does. I took Dales class and am certified and value the knowledge I received from him but it is not a school that prepares one to inspect.
CSIA is for chimney sweeps. I am not a sweep. I inspect only and make out a detailed report of my findings and recommendations.
John LeBaron
John,
I recommend the CSIA technical courses, specifically the Diagnosis & Documentation Series.
This series of courses, as well as the F.I.R.E. Classes will give you a good amount of knowledge regarding chimney inspections.
You can contact the Chimney Safety Institute of America at www.csia.org.
Thanks for using AllExperts.Com.
Sincerely,
A. Bart Ogden, President
Home Safe Hearth & Chimney
Wichita, KS
Voice: 316-265-9828
Fax: 316-265-9890
www.homesafeks.com
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| Comment | Mr. Ogden Thank you very much for your timely and professional responses. I apologize if I seemed to communicate "ill" of Dale Febs classes. After reading my questions again I realized that I came across as complaining about his classes. I found his classes to be quite valuable. I just don't feel that it prepares one to actually inspect and I may be wrong about him promoting the courses as offering such. Again thanks. I have contacted CSIA on your recommendation. John LeBaron | ||
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Bart Ogden
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I can answer questions related to chimney and fireplace cleaning, construction and repair as well as questions related to the performance of chimneys and fireplaces. I can also answer questions related to clothes dryer vent cleaning and repair. Additionally, I can field questions related to masonry repair.
Experience
Experience in the area:
28 years experience in the chimney service/installation/repair field
President, Home Safe Hearth & Chimney, Inc. Wichita, Kansas
Professional Organizations:
Member, National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)
Member, Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
Member, Kansas Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps (KGPCS)
Member, Midwest Chimney Safety Council (MCSC)
Member, Kansas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (KAREI)
Past At-Large Director of the National Chimney Sweep Guild
Past At-Large Director of the Chimney Safety Institute of America
Past Secretary, National Chimney Sweep Guild
Past Secretary, Chimney Safety Institute of America
Member, National Chimney Sweep Guild Technical Advisory Council
Member, Chimney Safety Institute of America Certification Committee
Past Chairman, CSIA Chimney Safety Education Brochures Committee
Past Chairman, NCSG Nomination Committee
Publications:
SWEEPING Magazine, The Journal of Chimney & Venting Technoloty, A Publication of the National Chimney Sweep Guild
SNEWS, The Chimney Sweep News
THE KANSAS SWEEP, The Voice of the KS Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps
Education/Credentials:
BA, Wichita State University
C.S.I.A. Certified Chimney Sweep
C.S.I.A. Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
N.F.I. Woodburning Specialist
N.F.I. Gas Specialist
Chimney Diagnosis & Documentation Seminar
Ahren's Masonry Restoration School Graduate
Advanced Gas Certification
Master Gas Certification
Licensed Mechanical Contractor
Pellet Appliance Specialist
Venting Design Specialist
Dale Carnegie Course Graduate
Awards and Honors:
Superior Dealer Award, Ventinox Chimney Lining Systems
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