The Chimney Safety Institute of America is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to chimney and venting system safety. CSIA is committed to the elimination of residential chimney fires, carbon monoxide intrusion and other chimney-related hazards that result in the loss of lives and property. To achieve these goals, CSIA devotes its resources to educating the public, chimney and venting professionals and other fire prevention specialists about the prevention and correction of chimney and venting system hazards.
CSIA exists to provide chimney and venting safety resources to those in the industry and to you, the homeowner, with these goals in mind:
- Elimination of residential chimney fires
- Preventing carbon monoxide intrusion
- Improving home heating efficiency
For more information about chimney and venting safety or to locate a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® or CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician®, visit www.csia.org.
Wisdom from the Hearth 
I have a home built in the 80’s with a chimney and vented gas fireplace. How do I make sure that the chimney is safe to burn wood?
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Hi Gary,
Great question! The best way to ensure your fireplace and chimney are safe for use is to have them inspected by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep. You can find one in your area by typing in your zip code at http://www.csia.org/search.
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