Certification

NFI Certification at HPBExpo25

The National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) is the professional certification division of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation (HPBEF). NFI’s objective is to increase public safety by establishing meaningful credentials for professionals involved in planning and installing residential hearth appliances and venting systems.

At HPBExpo25, you can participate in NFI Certification review courses and exams. Review the full schedule below for details.

Important: NFI review courses and exams must be purchased in advance through the link below. When purchasing an exam, be sure to select HPBExpo25 as your Review Location.

For more information on NFI certifications, click here. Contact NFI at 703-524-8030 or info@nficertified.org with questions.

CSIA Certification at HPBExpo25

Certified Chimney Sweep Review & Exam: 
CSIA CEUs Awarded: 1.5-T, 1.5-C&S, 1.5-C&L, 1.5-H&S (6 CEUs Total)

Course Overview: The CCS Review explores content covered in the Chimney & Venting Essentials Manual, assisting candidates in completing the Certified Chimney Sweep exam. Please note if you have never been certified or if your certification has lapsed, there is a review (in-person or online) requirement prior to taking the exam.  If you are renewing your credential, you need to either have 9 CEUs or take a review.  

Required Materials:
-Chimney and Venting Essentials Manual (2019) – Purchase Here
-International Residential Code (IRC) (2018 or 2021) – Purchase Here
-NFPA 211 (2019 or 2024) – Purchase Here
-Laptop or Tablet

Exam Structure
-Part 1: Chimney Venting Essentials (CVE) and NFPA 211 exam; 100 multiple-choice questions; 1 hour
-Part 2: International Residential Code (IRC) exam; 30 multiple-choice, open-book questions; 1 hour 30 minutes

CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician Review & Exam:
CSIA CEUs Awarded: 2-T, 1.25-C&S, 0.75-C&L, 1.25-H&S (5.25 CEUs Total)

Course Overview: The CDET Review & Exam is designed to allow candidates the opportunity to review the content covered in the Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician’s Manual, to assist them in successfully completing the Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician exam.

Resource Material:
-Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician’s Manual- Purchase Here
-Laptop or Tablet

Examination Structure:
Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician Exam (CDET), 50- questions, multiple choice exam times at 30 minutes. Content covered in this section is included in the Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician Manual.