​The NFPA 211 and

what does it mean ???

Has your chimney ever been properly inspected?

The National Fire Protection 

Association (NFPA) # 211 is

the Standard for Chimneys, 

Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel

Burning Appliances and is 

considered the National Standard

of Care or "Industry Best Practice."

Performing  chimney sweeping, inspection or repair without the

knowledge of NFPA 211 results in substandard and

possibly dangerous conditions.

At Ryan and Son, we hold many industry and associated industry certifications. In order to maintain

these industry credentials, annual accumulation of 

continuing education is required with a strong focus on the NFPA 211, current codes and UL and 

Manufacturer listings. 

HAS YOUR CHIMNEY EVER BEEN PROPERLY INSPECTED?
 

A chimney inspection should not differ company to company. There is a national standard outlining three distinct levels of inspection. The National Fire Protection Association Standard for Fireplaces, Chimneys and Vents (NFPA 211) is this standard. You can find parameters of these levels by clicking here:

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The state of NJ does not have any requirements for one to practice the professional of chimney services other than the NJ Home Improvement Contractor Registration.   At Ryan and Son, we have chosen to separate ourselves through the path of education for ALL of our employees and technicians. This provides the consumer with an educated chimney professional who is current with codes, standards and product listings.   We employ two of thirteen F.I.R.E. Certified Fireplace and Chimney Inspectors in the state of NJ which allows us to provide comprehensive Level I, Level II and  Level III inspections.
 

As  leaders in the field of chimney inspections, Ryan and Son has studied, practiced and taught the need for properchimney inspection.  We have provided education on the subject to the Hearth industry, chimney industry, oil service managers,  home inspectors, realtors and new home buyers.
 

As a consumer, you should be aware of the potential dangers associated with improperly installed chimneys, improperly built chimneys, deteriorated or damaged chimneys, improperly maintained chimneys and even those not operated properly in the home.  Millions in property loss is credited to chimney fires and other chimney related issues.  It is our responsibility to our clients, as Chimney Professionals to ensure a safe chimney system and provide peace of mind when using and enjoying your fireplace, woodstove or other chimney system; and to ensure the proper venting of heating and hot water appliances.
 

WHAT WE DO:
We are a full service chimney company and we sweep (clean), maintain, repair, reline, replace, install, rebuild and service all types of chimneys including fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, gas fireplaces, fireplace inserts, oil boilers and furnaces, gas boilers, furnaces and hot water heaters, biomass stoves, coal stoves, commercial and industrial chimneys.  We also provide litigation support , expert witness work, plan review, troubleshooting and new construction hearth design and plans.
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