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Fire Hazards

Combustion appliances and their associated venting systems can present fire hazards.

Combustible Materials: State health and safety procedures should identify inadequate clearances between combustion appliances (including venting systems) and combustible materials.

Creosote: States should have procedures to identify dangerous creosote build-up in chimneys and wood stove flues. These procedures should include:

1. How to determine when DOE monies will be used to remedy fire hazards

2. How to treat problems that cannot be remedied with DOE monies

Fire Resources

Links to Organizations

Chimney Safety Institute of America

Links to Training

Building Performance Institute

The Environmental Institute

Training Guide: Home Energy Magazine

WAP Training Facilities

Links to Articles

Energy Information Center: Rules for Keeping the Home Fire Burning Safely

Fire Safety and Education

Program Notices and Memoranda

Health and Safety Guidance (July 12, 2002)

Program Year 2004 Weatherization Grant Guidance (November 10, 2003)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Space Heater Policy (March 18, 1992)

Approval To Include Wood Stoves as a Weatherization Assistance Program Material (August 4, 1988)

Content updated on 5/10/2004