Call CSIA for information. Advertise around town with logo decals on your truck. Every CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep receives a photo identification card with a personal certification number and expiration date. Chimney professionals earn the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep credential by passing a 100-question exam based on standard chimney service practices and applicable fire safety codes. To pass, candidates must earn a score of 80 or higher.
Certification is valid for three years from the test date.
The exam is based on the 1994 version of the reference manual Successful Chimney Sweeping and the 2000 version of NFPA 211. For most people, it is not possible to pass the test without extensive home study of the manual and NFPA 211. CSIA certification is the hallmark of excellence. The credential signifies a knowledge of codes and practices important to providing the best service and to staying ahead in an ever-changing industry. The sessions offer an extensive review of NFPA 211 and the information in Successful Chimney Sweeping, plus an opportunity to ask questions of CSIA's experienced, knowledgeable instructors.