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Inspecting Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances in CT

$50
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: General: 0 Laws & Regulations: 3 Total Hours: 3
Description
State Requirements

Inspecting solid fuel-burning appliances involves a lot more than checking off a box. Inspectors must possess a wealth of knowledge related to these appliances, including the standards to follow and where to go for the information necessary for completing a proper inspection. Connecticut’s Regulation §20-491-12 outlines what home inspectors must examine when inspecting fireplaces and solid fuel-burning appliances, and what’s excluded. 

This two-hour continuing education course covers the basics, including the principles of combustion, and the brass tacks, including the standards of practice for inspecting solid fuel-burning appliances. 

Course highlights include:  

  • What a solid fuel-burning appliance is 
  • SOP requirements for solid fuel-burning appliances, including reporting deficiencies 
  • Standards for inspecting for fire hazards per NFPA 211 
  • Fuel types used for solid fuel-burning appliances 
  • Basic installation guidelines and how these appliances work 
  • Requirements for masonry fireplaces, existing flues, floor protection, and clearances Requirements for chimney connectors and vent connectors  
  • Details on firestops, wood stoves, and hearth extensions 
  • Connecticut Fireplace and Solid Fuel Inspection Standards (§20-491-12) 
Package Content:

State Requirements For Connecticut

Home Inspection License Expiration: 6/30 every two years (odd)

Hours Required by the State: 20 hours (including 3 hours in current home inspection legislation, licensing laws and regulations) every two years (odd)

Reporting: This state requires course completions to be reported to the state. We will report your course to the state upon completion.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account. See Terms & Conditions for more details.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, AHIT will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.