WETT Inspections
Wood Burning Appliance InspectionsWood Energy Transfer Technology (WETT) Inspections are a specific type of inspection performed on wood-burning stoves, wood-burning fireplaces, or pellet stoves.
The main reasons home-owners or home buyers require a WETT Inspection include:
Insurance company requested an inspection
System performance issue
Pre-purchase home inspection purposes
Visible signs of damage
A WETT inspection will often accompany a pre-purchase or pre-listing inspection where wood-burning appliances are present, however we strongly encourage a WETT inspection for ALL wood-burning appliances, regardless of whether or not it is accompanied by a real-estate transaction. Your safety is of the utmost importance, and a WETT inspection is simply the best way to ensure code-compliance of the installation and condition of the appliance. Our inspectors are certified to perform LEVEL 1 inspections that include a visual inspection of:
· Chimney and Cap
· Chimney Liner or Flue Tiles
· Smoke Chamber
· Wood Stove or Fireplace Damper
· Firebox and Firebricks/Linings
· Hearth and Floor Protection
· Clearances to Combustible Walls and Ceilings
· Clearances to Mantles and Exterior Items
· Heat Shield Construction for Reduced Clearances
· Proper Flue Pipe Installation and Venting
· Chimney Foundations and Masonry
· Overall Condition of the Wood Stove or Fireplace and its Chimney