NFI Certification
Why
Use A National Fireplace Institute Certified Specialist
for Your Hearth Appliance Purchase and Installation
Choose A NFI Certified Specialist
One of the best ways to find competent professionals is to check
their credentials. The National Fireplace Institute, an independent,
non-profit certification agency, conducts nationwide testing of
hearth systems planners and technicians. Only those who pass a
rigorous examination covering important topics like safety and
placement, venting requirements, and installation guidelines receive
NFI Professional Certification.
While NFI Certification in itself is not a license or a guarantee of
competence, it is an excellent indication of professional commitment
and training. Working with a NFI Certified Specialist can help
ensure that your fireplace or hearth appliance and venting system
are planned and installed with proper attention to safety and
performance.
NFI Certified Professionals have demonstrated proficiency in one or
more of the following specialties:
Wood burning appliances: Factory built solid fuel fireplaces,
free-standing wood stoves, inserts and high efficiency built-in
appliances.
Gas hearth appliances: log sets, fireplaces, fireplace inserts,
freestanding stoves.
Pellet appliances: all pellet hearths.
USE A NFI CERTIFIED SPECIALIST TO DESIGN AND INSTALL YOUR NEW HEARTH
SYSTEM.
ASK YOUR NFI CERTIFIED SPECIALIST FOR HELP WITH IMPORTANT DECISIONS:
Compliance with code regulations and manufactures' instructions
Size, type, features of the hearth appliance
Proper materials for heat protection of walls and floors
Appropriate size, type, configuration, and height of venting system
Selection of proper fuel
Guidelines for operation and maintenance of the hearth system
SHOW RESPECT FOR FIRE
A gas, wood, or pellet burning stove or fireplace can add beauty,
warmth and value to your home-and set the mood for memorable
gatherings of family and fiends. But choosing and installing a
hearth product and chimney or vent without adequate expertise is
like playing with fire.
Planning and installing fireplaces, stoves and their venting systems
require considerable technical knowledge and skill. Numerous
decisions -from proper floor protection to appliance sizing and
placement to venting system compatibility and height -should be made
with the assistance of knowledgeable professional.