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The Pinnacle Achievement for Chimney Professionals


The CSIA Master Chimney Sweep designation is awarded to those CSIA Certified professionals who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to stay at the very front of the chimney and venting industry.
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Requirements for Application

1. Applicant must be an active CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep® and must have held the CCS credential for a minimum of nine continuous years or a minimum total of 18 years (non-continuous).

2. Applicant must have completed at least six (6) of the following CSIA courses and or requirements:
  • Active certification as a CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician®
  • Chimney Science (additional options):
    • Chimney Physics 2-day in-person
    • Chimney Physics Online
  • Chimney Documentation to Reduce Liability & Increase Profits (additional options):
    • Inspection & Report Writing 2-day in-person
    •  Diagnosis and Documentation
  • CSIA Masonry Repair for Chimney Professionals (in-person)
  • CSIA Lining Masonry Chimneys with Stainless Steel (online)
  • CSIA Rope / Roof Access (in-person)
  • CSIA Advanced Masonry repair (in-person)
  • NFI Core Review + NFI Specialty Review
  • Advanced Inspection & Documentation
  • CSIA MCS EPA BurnWise
  • 12 hours of CSIA online training (not to include reviews, lining masonry chimneys, or chimney physics online)

3. Applicant must have an active NFI Certification obtained through the CSIA Installing & Troubleshooting Wood Heating Appliances class or CSIA Installing and Troubleshooting Gas Hearth Appliances class.  This requirement may be substituted by an active NFI Certification held for a minimum of six years, a current F.I.R.E Certified Inspector credential or an Associate level (or higher) degree in Fire Science from an accredited college.

4. A one-time application fee of $275 paid to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, with $175 being returned if the application is rejected. 
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 Application Process


  1. The Master Committee will be commissioned by the current CSIA Board President and be composed of four persons, including the CSIA Certification Coordinator and at least one active board member.  In the event an impasse occurs the CSIA President will cast the deciding vote.
  2. Applications should be mailed, along with the application fee of $275.  Check should be made out to Chimney Safety Institute of America and be mailed to the CSIA Technology Center at 2155 Commercial Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168, ATTN: CSIA Certification Coordinator; or, payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express and application and all supporting documents can be emailed to certification@csia.org.
  3. The CSIA Certification Coordinator will be responsible for vetting all requirements before submitting qualified applicants to the Master committee for a final decision within 30 days of receiving application.
  4. The Master committee will render a decision regarding CSIA Master Chimney Sweep® designation within 30 days of receiving the application from the CSIA Certification Coordinator.
  5. The CSIA Certification Coordinator will notify applicants by mail of the final decision regarding the Master Chimney Sweep® designation within 60 days of receipt of application.​

Additional Considerations & Retention of Designation
1. Credential can be revoked at any time at the discretion of the Master Committee.
2. A failure to retain any of the certifications required for the Master Chimney Sweep® designation will result in disqualification and notification will be made.
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​Current CSIA Master Chimney Sweeps

Alabama
Dennis Dobbs
Fort Payne

Jeffrey Simmons

Opelika

Trent Simmons
Opelika

California
Michaele Dempsey
Visalia


Colorado
Dan Akers
​Silverthorne


Delaware
John Zeron
New Castle


Florida
W. Mark Hudson
Middleburg


Jay Walker
Tallahassee

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Illinois
Terry Dearborn (1949-2019)
Yorkville

Richard Martinez (honorary)
​Algonquin

Bo Tasso (1953-2020)
Stillman Valley


Indiana
Joseph Sauter
Speedway/ Indianapolis

Iowa
Russ Dimmitt
Fairfield

​
​Kansas
Jeremy Biswell
Kansas City

Robert Berry
Olathe

Bart Ogden
Wichita

Kentucky
Douglas Hetsch
Louisville


Jeff Gitlin (honorary)
Nonesuch

​Maryland
Kurt Evers
Prince Frederick

Chuck Roydhouse
Millersville

Robert Waid, Jr.
Columbia
​

Massachusetts
Dave Bancroft
North Reading

Joe Bento (honorary)
Teaticket

​Edward Berg, Jr.

North Eastham

Michael Elliott
North Oxford

Michigan
Bob Sciba
Midland
​
Ashley Eldridge

Missouri
Gregg Boss
Valley Park


​New Hampshire
Jesse Doucette
Hooksett

David Long
Lisbon

Steven Scally
Fremont


New Jersey
Ed Ridgeway, Sr.
Mickleton

Michael Segerstrom
Bridgewater

Dan Cevikewich
Lanoka Harbor


New York
Diane Pilger
Smithtown
​
John Pilger

Smithtown

​
North Carolina
Bob Priesing
Havelock

Ohio
Ken Hoelscher
Brookville

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Pennsylvania
Lou Curley
Drexel Hill
​

Rhode Island
Richard Rua
Portsmouth

South Carolina
Ron Brigman
Laurens

Bill Kline (honorary)
Greer

Tennessee
Tommy Nelms
Franklin

Ken Robinson

Memphis

Kenny Robinson

Memphis

Mark Stoner
Smyrna

Texas
Lee Roff
Houston

Vermont
Bob Fish
Londonderry

Harry Lux, III
Manchester Center


Virginia
Jim Bostaph
Newport News

Jim Brewer
Chesapeake

Chuck Hall
Fairfax

David Newton
Chesterfield
​
​Tristan Raycroft
Alexandria


Wisconsin
​Jasper Drengler
Shawano
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  • Homeowner Resources
    • Chimney Safety Week
    • Community Resources
    • How to Hire a Chimney Sweep >
      • Multiple Estimates - Now What?
      • About Chimney Inspections
    • Why CSIA Credentials are the Industry Standard >
      • How do Chimneys Work? Design & Function of Chimneys.
    • About Your Chimney & Venting System >
      • Anatomy of Your Fireplace
      • Chimney Liners
      • Chimney Safety Overview
      • Gas Appliances
      • Oil-fired Appliances
      • Water & Your Masonry Chimney
    • The Facts About Chimney Fires
    • Properly Storing & Burning Wood >
      • How to Select Firewood
      • How to Build a Top-Down Burn
      • Installing Woodstoves and Inserts
      • Handling Wood Ash
    • Clothes Dryer Safety
    • Chimney Swifts
    • FAQ
  • Get Certified
    • CSIA National Training Academy
    • CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep
    • CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician
    • CSIA Certified Chimney Specialist
    • CSIA Master Chimney Sweep
    • Renew Your Credential
    • CSIA Exam Administration
    • Accepted Exam Proctors
    • Proctor Free
  • Education
    • CSIA Event Calendar
    • Class Schedule
    • In-Person Training >
      • CSIA 4-Day Workshops
      • Chimney Documentation to Reduce Liability & Increase Profits
      • Installing and Troubleshooting Gas Hearth Appliances
      • Chimney Science
      • Masonry Repair for Chimney Professionals
      • Rope Access and Safety
    • CSIA eLearning >
      • Subscription
      • À La Carte
      • Online Chimney Physics
      • Lining Masonry Chimneys with Stainless Steel
      • Certified Chimney Sweep® CVE Online Review - NEW
      • Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician® Online Review
    • CSIA ROADSHOW
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      • ChimFex Fire Suppressant
      • Creosote Buster Firelog
      • CSL Creosote Sweeping Log
      • Duraflame Firelogs
      • Duct Cleaners Supply
      • National Chimney
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