The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is a non-profit, educational organization
dedicated to chimney and venting system safety. CSIA is committed to the elimination
of residential chimney fires, carbon monoxide intrusion and other chimney-related
hazards that result in the loss of lives and property. To achieve these goals, CSIA
devotes its resources to educating the public, chimney and venting professionals
and other fire prevention specialists about the prevention and correction of chimney
and venting system hazards.
Certifying Chimney Sweeps and More
As a measurement of technical expertise, the CSIA certifies chimney and venting
professionals. The CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep ® and the CSIA Dryer Exhaust Duct
Technician ® credentials are the hallmark of excellence among chimney and venting
service professionals. The CSIA has the only national certification program for
the chimney and venting service industry. Professionals who have earned the CSIA
Certified Chimney Sweep and CSIA Dryer Exhaust Duct Technician credentials have
demonstrated their commitment to fire and chimney safety.
What makes the CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® credential the industry standard?
Accreditation
This institution is regulated by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education,
302 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2767. Toll Free: (800) 227-5695
or (317) 232-1320.
Partnerships
CSIA is proud to participate in the
Great American
Woodstove Changeout.
CSIA is an American Society of
Home Inspectors (ASHI) Affiliate.
About the CSIA Technology Center
The CSIA Technology Center is the premier educational and technological training
facility for the chimney and venting industry. The CSIA Technology Center is a 10,000
square foot facility that is also the home to the CSIA and NCSG administrative offices.
Just minutes southwest of the Indianapolis International Airport, the CSIA Technology
Center is located at 2155 Commercial Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168. Many
thanks to our generous donors who have supported the building and maintenance
of the CSIA Technology Center!