WETT Inspections


WETT represents Wood Energy Technology Transfer. WETT serves as the governing body certifying expert inspectors tasked with evaluating the safety of wood-burning appliances.

If your new home has one or more wood-burning appliances within your household, such as stoves, furnaces, fireplaces, and similar appliances, you might require a WETT inspection. This inspection enables you to verify the safe and correct installation of all your wood-burning appliances, mitigating any potential risks to yourself, your family, or your property. Most importantly, your insurance company will likely require that you get a WETT inspection before you are allowed to use the fireplace.

If you would like a quote or a consultation please reach out to Zach directly.

 

  • A WETT inspection™ is the inspection of a solid-fuel-burning system, performed by a WETT-certified professional, for compliance with applicable codes and standards.

    We frequently receive requests for a “WETT certificate,” a “WETT certification,” a “WETT approval” or asked if it’s a “WETT-certified installation.” We also receive requests for companies that are “WETT certified.” WETT does not certify appliances or installations; our mandate is training and education. WETT certifies individuals, not companies. Appliances are certified by test laboratories.

    Your WETT-certified inspector should provide you with a written inspection report (not a WETT certificate). Their WETT certification number should be included on the report.

  • SITE™ is a set of standardized guidelines and procedures that are recommended by WETT for the inspection and/or evaluation of wood-burning systems. WETT outlines three levels of inspections.

    Level 1: Visual inspection

    Level 2: Technical inspection

    Level 3: Invasive inspection

  • An inspector will be able to help you assess which level of inspection is required based on your needs. For most insurance and real estate inspections, a Visual inspection is sufficient. If, during the course of the inspection, the inspector sees signs of concern, a Technical or Invasive inspection may be recommended.

  • WETT’s authority does not include regulating how much WETT-certified professionals charge for their services. This question can be asked when you call to arrange for an inspection.

  • As part of an inspection, you will receive a written inspection report. WETT provides members with inspection forms for their use. The report details the areas in which the installation meets or does not meet the requirements of the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the appropriate codes. An installation is either in compliance of the code or it is not.

    Typically, most Visual Inspections will capture information that includes appliance type, certification markings, clearances and if the installation meets the relevant codes. Given the detailed nature of Technical and Invasive inspections, additional information may be captured.

  • Hopefully! We provide inspections to Edmonton and the surrounding area. Additional travel fees are only added if travel time exceeds 45 minutes (one way).