At the Chimney Safety Institute of America, we frequently talk about how important it is to understand how your chimney works, from the firebox to the rain cap. We talk about what you should and should not burn in your fireplace, as well as the importance of correctly handling fireplace ashes. But that real understanding … More ‘Know who you hire to be certain of safe, clean chimney’: Media report from @WRAL

Many people aren’t aware that not only is there a 32-year-old nonprofit devoted to providing industry education to chimney sweep technicians and venting professionals, but that it has a board of directors. The Chimney Safety Institute of America is the oldest certifying organization in North America, credentialing more than 1,500 with the industry’s top recognition, … More Meet the CSIA top team devoted to educate chimney sweeps and dryer exhaust techs

All of the chimney industry professionals who are certified through the Chimney Safety Institute of America had to wince at a televised news report in North Carolina this week. WRAL-TV Channel 5 interviewed a homeowner who had a serious soot issue that came after maintenance work done by a company. We certainly understand the homeowner’s … More TV News report: ‘Make sure chimney sweeps you hire are certified through CSIA’

Yes … this is “just” a van, but it’s really just another vehicle to convey our message. There are thousands of homeowners (and businesses) that regularly use their fireplace, wood stove and masonry heaters, and thus know the importance of annual maintenance. But there are countless residences across America that don’t realize the critical value … More CSIA uses everything we can to drive home our mission

Chimney Safety Institute of America partners with the United States Environmental Protection Agency on its Burn Wise program so that homeowners who heat with stoves and fireplaces of all types are aware of best practices. That can be a safety benefit if the operator burns seasoned wood, and experiences less waste as a result. As … More EPA finalizes updates to air standards for future wood heaters

The Chimney Safety Institute of America is a nonprofit based in Plainfield, Indiana. Our mission includes increasing public awareness about the need for annual inspections of the chimney system, especially for those who rely on heat from their fireplace or wood stove. CSIA relies on a variety of outreach methods to get our message out … More CSIA’s response after firefighters in Laurel, MD rescue a victim of a chimney fire