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A fireplace or stove can add beauty, warmth and value to your home and set the mood for memorable gatherings of family and friends. But choosing and installing a hearth system without adequate expertise is like playing with fire. That is why our industry is making quality training and credentials its mission.
Planning and installing fireplaces, stoves and their venting systems requires experience, technical knowledge and skill. Numerous decisions -- from proper floor protection to appliance sizing and placement to venting system compatibility and height-should all be made with the expertise of a specialist.
One
of
the
ways
to
identify
a
competent
specialist
is
to
check
their
credentials.
The
National
Fireplace
Institute®,
an
independent,
non-profit
certification
agency,
has
created
the
standard
for
certification
in
the
hearth
industry.
Only
those
who
pass
a
rigorous
examination
covering
fundamentals
of
proper
installation
receive
NFI
Specialist
Certification.
NFI
History
For 25 years, the independent non-profit Hearth, Patio and Barbecue
Education Foundation (HPBEF) has offered certifications for
professionals in the hearth industry.
In
2001,
the
HPBEF
formed
the
National
Fireplace
Institute®
as
the
national
certification
agency
for
the
industry.
A
comprehensive
review
process
was
conducted
with
the
help
of
industry
installers,
technical
experts,
and
hearth
business
owners
to
determine
what
industry
professionals
need
to
know.
As a result of the formal review process, based on national standards for certification agencies, the HPBEF revised and improved both manuals and exams for gas, woodburning, and pellet certifications. The comprehensive certifications are designed to gain recognition by building officials, code officials, and the general public
| NFI
Certified
Gas
Specialist
|
| Proven
knowledge
of
gas
fireplaces,
log
sets
and
stoves
as
well
as
their
venting
systems |
| NFI
Certified
Woodburning
Specialist |
| Proven
knowledge
of
factory-built
fireplaces,
fireplace
inserts,
woodstoves,
and
chimneys |
| NFI
Certified
Pellet
Specialist
|
| Proven
knowledge
of
freestanding
stoves,
fireplace
inserts,
built-in
appliances,
and
venting
systems
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NFI Specialists who have earned all three Certifications are recognized as Master Hearth Professionals (MHP). This accomplishment is acknowledged with the MHP logo displayed on their company website and on their NFI identification card.
The
National
Fireplace
Institute®
certifications
set
a
high
standard
for
excellence
in
the
industry.
The
manuals
and
corresponding
exams
are
comprehensive
and
serve
as
an
important
educational
tool
for
hearth
shop
personnel,
appliance
installers
and
for
other
professionals
involved
with
the
fireplace industry.
NFI
cares
deeply
about
safety,
quality,
and
professionalism,
and
proudly
certifies
hearth
professionals
across
the
country
who
have
decided
to
raise
the
bar
and
become
NFI
Certified.
NFI
is
fast
becoming
the
standard
of
choice
for
a
growing
number
of
states
and
municipalities
as
the
premier
requirement
for
hearth
installations.
Don't
play
with
fire
-
let
an
NFI
certified
specialist
give
you
the
service
and
peace
of
mind
you
deserve.
Ask
an
NFI
Certified
Specialist
for
help
with
some
of
these
important
decisions:
•Size,
type,
and
features
of
the
appliance
•Selection
of
proper
fuel
•Appropriate
size,
type,
and
configuration
of
your
venting
system
•Proper
materials
for
heat
protection
of
walls
and
floors
•Compliance
with
code
requirements
and
manufacturer's
instructions
•Guidelines
for
operation
and
maintenance
of
the
hearth
and
venting
system
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