Ankeny, Iowa - December 1st, 2023

The National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) and the U.S. Department of Labor Achieve Landmark Settlement on Fall Protection Rules

From Advocacy Chair, Debbie Wiedwald

Please pay attention to the time-sensitive alerts & state updates. The NCSG Advocacy Policy Action webpage https://ncsg.memberclicks.net/policy-action#!/ is available to report proposed legislative changes or work trade restrictions. Please educate yourself and your customers on these important issues and vote in upcoming elections.

From Advocacy Chair, Debbie Wiedwald

During the 2023 NCSG Convention, Jim Brewer, who represents NCSG on the NFPA 211 committee, shared standards updates proposed for the 2024 edition. Convention session attendees expressed concerns regarding proposed language 15.4.2.4, which may reduce the inspection scope based on the customer’s request.

From Advocacy Chair, Debbie Wiedwald

Please pay attention to the time-sensitive alerts & state updates. The NCSG Advocacy Policy Action webpage https://ncsg.memberclicks.net/policy-action#!/ is available to report proposed legislative changes or work trade restrictions. Please educate yourself and your customers on these important issues and vote in upcoming elections. Much thanks to the Northeast HPBA Executive Director Karen Arpino, who presented state updates at the 2023 NCSG convention.

Debbie Wiedwald, Advocacy Committee Chair

Government regulations and standards are proposed frequently that affect the chimney and hearth industry. NCSG members acting together are a unified voice. Please utilize the Advocacy Policy Action Center to report proposed policy changes that may affect our industry.

Thank you NCSG members for submitting your comments Fall 2022 regarding UL/ULC1390 Standard for Fireplace Inserts & Hearth-mounted Stoves for Installation into Masonry Fireplaces! John Wade, Task Group Chair, Draft standards UL/ULC 1390, UL/ULC 1391, mentioned that over 120 comments were received during the Preliminary review stage.

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Ankeny, Iowa — The National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) has officially launched the new Chimney Professional Certification Program. Chimney sweeps can become a Certified Chimney Professional (CCP), Certified Chimney Reliner (CCR) and Certified Chimney Journeyman (CCJ) beginning today.

The new and enhanced certifications were developed over the past year with the input of nearly 600 chimney sweeps following rigorous international standards. NCSG has worked transparently with the industry to ensure the tasks, knowledge and skills demonstrated by passing the CCP, CCR and CCJ exams recognize the credibility of the certified chimney professional. 

Time Sensitive NCSG Certifications Call to Action
Respond by November 16, 2022 

At NCSG, it is part of our duty as a Guild to inform our members and certification holders of changes and updates in policies surrounding the industry.

We are asking for your participation to help pass an update to the following standard for UL 1390:

NCSG Business Value Questionnaire

The following questionnaire accompanies the December 2021 Coach's Corner Article on the topic of Exit Planning.

What is current annual Revenue?

June 24, 2021

Ankeny, Iowa — The National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) is pleased to announce the development of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs. When completed in 2022, the ANSI accreditation will offer chimney and venting professionals certifications that are held to the highest possible standard.