What is a certified chimney sweep?
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is the premier certification program for Chimney Sweeps in the United States. CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps keep abreast of the current developments and the technology of their trade. They are knowledgeable about the most recent National Fire Protection Association standards as well as the specifics of state and local codes covering their geographic area. In order to ensure a verifiable level of expertise within the trade, the Chimney Safety Institute of America administers the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep Program. It is an educational and testing program designed to assess a chimney sweep’s knowledge of: (1) technical issues related to chimney construction and dynamics; (2) solid fuel appliances and EPA requirements; (3) the physics of woodburning and creosote formation; (4) codes, clearances and standards; and (5) the practices and techniques of the trade. To earn this industry’s most respected credential, a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep
