WETT stands for Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc. (WETT Inc.) and is a non-profit training and education association. Through professional training and public education, WETT Inc. promotes the safe and effective use of wood-burning systems in Canada. 

What Level of Inspection do you need?

Level 1 Inspection – “Readily Accessible” Readily Accessible can be described as quickly or easily reached for inspection. It would not require the use of special tools for opening or the removal of any panel, door or other covering; nor would it require the use of ladders. A tape measure, light, mirror, hammer, camera, magnifying glass and binoculars shall comprise the usual tools required to perform this type of inspection.

Level 2 Inspection – “Accessible” Accessible can be described as being reachable for the purpose of inspection/evaluation, service/maintenance or repair. Access could first require the moving or removal of a panel, door or other covering and could require the use of ladders and common tools such as a screwdriver, wrench, hammer or related service tools/equipment. Access does not require any invasive action to the building or property.

Level 3 Inspection – “Concealed Accessibility” Concealed Accessibility can be described as accessible only by invasive means. This may require the removal of constructed (but not structural) areas of the system or building to gain access for the purpose of implementing a Level 3 inspection/evaluation. It may also require the use of specialty tools and equipment such as a video scanning device or flue tile removal system.

For how long is an inspection report valid? 

The nature of any inspection report is that it records what was seen at the time of the inspection. After completing an inspection report and leaving the premises, the inspector has no control over, nor knowledge of, any changes that may take place on a wood-burning appliance installation.  Consequently, an inspection report can only warrant what was seen and recorded at the time of the inspection.