Source desk
Chimney safety and official resources
This page distinguishes government guidance, an industry-certification organization and a standards organization. A link does not mean that the source endorses this directory or any company.
US government fire-safety source
U.S. Fire Administration — Home Heating Fire Prevention
Home-heating fire prevention, annual professional cleaning and inspection guidance, and clearance reminders.
US government consumer-safety source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet
Carbon-monoxide symptoms, alarms and fuel-burning system precautions.
US government environmental source
U.S. EPA — Burn Wise installation and maintenance archive
Archived wood-burning guidance. EPA identifies this as a historical record because the Burn Wise program ended in 2025.
Independent nonprofit certification organization
National Fireplace Institute
Industry certification information for hearth design, gas, wood and pellet professionals. NFI is not a government regulator.
Nonprofit standards organization
National Fire Protection Association
Information about NFPA 211. Verify locally adopted and amended requirements with the authority having jurisdiction.
Emergency boundary
For a fire, suspected carbon monoxide, illness, structural instability or immediate danger, leave the affected area and call emergency services. Do not use this website as an emergency response guide.
Using standards and certifications
A certification can help establish training, while a standard can inform accepted practice. Neither automatically proves that a company is licensed, insured, suitable for one job or compliant with local requirements. Verify current records directly.