The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) has recently granted
Joseph Enterprise’s CSL,
Creosote Sweeping Log to CSIA Accepted Product status.
Starting in mid-October, the CSL will carry the CSIA Accepted Product logo and
the following message to further the mission of the educational organization:
When used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, this product is accepted
by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. For improved safety and home heating
efficiency, CSIA recommends that all chimneys and vented appliances be inspected
every year by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep®.
The packaging also bears the following message: Regular chimney inspections
are always recommended. The CSL will not tell you if your chimney is blocked or
has any kind of structural damage. The Creosote Sweeping Log does not take the place
of inspection and professional cleaning.
CSL’s national advertising campaign will also incorporate the CSIA Accepted Product
logo and the need for professional chimney cleaning.
"We uphold the position that chemical cleaners should not replace any service
provided by a qualified professional, including annual inspections and cleaning,"
stated Mark McSweeney, CSIA executive director. "With CSIA Accepted Product status,
the Creosote Sweeping Log will bring this chimney safety message into millions of
homes this heating season through national advertising."
As an educational organization devoting its resources to the prevention of chimney
fires and carbon monoxide intrusion, CSIA maintains that these three elements are
necessary to ensure a safe and properly functioning chimney:
1. A complete chimney inspection by a qualified professional;
2. Performance of necessary chimney repairs by a qualified professional; and
3. The mechanical sweeping of the chimney and the removal of creosote and other
potentially hazardous material by a professional chimney sweep.
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.