Links to Informational Web Sites
The National Chimney Sweep Guild
This site is full of information and safety tips for the home.
http://www.ncsg.org
Chimney Swifts
Chimney Swifts are birds who like to nest in your chimney. http://chimneyswifts.org/
The Chimney Safety Institute of America
This is the Guild's non-profit training and education agency. The site contains a lot of good safety information.
http://www.csia.org
Chimneys.com
Ask chimney sweeps questions on the net. Check out Burning Secrets; a good source of technical information.
http://www.chimneys.com
National Fire Protection Association
The mission of NFPA is to reduce the burden of fire on the quality of life by advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research and education for fire and related safety issues.
http://www.nfpa.org/
Wood Heat.org
Information on wood burning, associated environmental impact, and other timely issues.
http://www.woodheat.org
EPA - The Great American Woodstove Changeout
Information on replacing non-certified, older stoves with EPA certified stoves to reduce emmissions of particulate matter.
http://www.epa.gov/woodstoves/changeout.htm
F.I.R.E. Service
Fireplace Investigation Research and Education Service website. F.I.R.E. certification is recognized by the Chimney Safety Institute of America and American Society of Home Inspectors.
http://www.f-i-r-e-service.com/
National Comfort Institute
NCI has trained over 6,000 industry professionals in Air Diagnostics, Air Balancing, Carbon Monoxide Safety and Testing, Combustion Analysis, Mold Avoidance and Liability Protection, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and specific business training to help implement the Total System Approach in an HVAC Contractor’s business. NCI also provides sales training and marketing assistance for Home Comfort professionals.
http://www.nationalcomfortinstitute.com
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