Certification
Get Certified at HPBExpo27
Multiple certifications to choose from, all at HPBExpo. NFI offers review courses and exams across every certification category, and CSIA hosts the review course and exam for the Certified Chimney Sweep® designation.
Courses and exams are purchased from the provider.
Certification Days
NFI reviews run Wednesday–Thursday with exams Wednesday–Friday. CSIA reviews and exams run Wednesday only.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NFI and CSIA review courses &
exams
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 AMNFI Core Exam Review Course
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PMNFI Hearth Design Specialist Review Course
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMCSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® Review Course & ExamWednesday only
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMNFI Exam Hours
- 12:30 PM – 4:30 PMNFI Gas Exam Review Course
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
NFI review courses & exams
- 8:00 AM – 11:30 AMNFI Wood Review Course
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PMNFI Exam Hours
- 12:30 PM – 4:00 PMNFI Pellet Review Course
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
NFI exams
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMNFI Exam Hours
All days and times are tentative and subject to change. See the full show schedule.
NFI Certification at HPBExpo
Each year at HPBExpo, the National Fireplace Institute® (NFI) offers in-person review courses, with the option to take the certification exam on-site.
NFI certifies planners and installers in four hearth product categories:
Important: NFI review courses and exams must be purchased in advance through NFI. When purchasing an exam, be sure to select HPBExpo27 as your Review Location.
- Purchase review courses & exams: nficertified.org
- More on NFI certifications: nficertified.org/industry
- Phone: 410-721-3965
- Email: info@nationalfireplaceinstitute.org
CSIA Certification at HPBExpo
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) hosts a review course and exam for the Certified Chimney Sweep® designation on Wednesday, March 3, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. CSIA is on site Wednesday only.
This live, one-day review covers the content in the Chimney and Venting Essentials Manual and helps candidates complete the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® exam to become a CSIA Certified Sweep® (CCS®). Becoming a certified sweep demonstrates expertise and professionalism, and gives you a competitive edge in the market.
Required materials
- Chimney and Venting Essentials Manual (2019)
- International Residential Code (IRC 2024)
- Laptop or tablet for the exam
Exam structure
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1
Chimney Venting Essentials (CVE) exam
100 multiple-choice questions. 1 hour.
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2
International Residential Code (IRC) exam
30 multiple-choice, open-book questions. 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Register for the review & exam: CSIA office, 317-837-5362
- Purchase the Chimney and Venting Essentials Manual: CSIA office, 317-837-5362
- Purchase the IRC 2024: shop.iccsafe.org
Certify, Then Walk the Floor
Review courses and exams run at the start of show week, so you can earn the credential and still see three days of exhibits and free education.