Be Certified
NFI Certification Days
The National Fireplace Institute (NFI) is the only national certification program designed for hearth product planners, installers and now sales personnel. NFI Certification is recognized as the basis for a specialty license to install hearth products in a number of state, county and municipal jurisdictions, including Lawrence, Salina and Wichita, KS. MWHPBA is offering several certification events throughout our four-state region this summer to ensure you and your employees are prepared for the upcoming selling season.
GAS CERTIFICATION
August 7, 2018
Holiday Inn Salina
Salina, KS
HEARTH DESIGN SPECIALIST
August 9, 2018
Kansas City, MO
EVENT CANCELED
GAS CERTIFICATION
February 7, 2019
Aloft Bolingbrook
Chicago, IL
Certification Review Courses Offered this Summer
GAS CERTIFICATION
The NFI Gas Certification signifies that a technician has passed a rigorous exam covering a wide variety of topics that pertain to the proper planning and installation of gas hearth appliances. Topics include codes and standards, valves, ignition systems, thermostats and remote controls, burners, fuel delivery, draft and ventilation principles venting installation guidelines, heat protection, installation regulations, troubleshooting and appendices on basic electricity, house pressure tests and tools and instruments.
HEARTH DESIGN SPECIALIST
The NEW Hearth Design Specialist certification is designed to give the sales personnel the information they need to make sure hearth appliances are planned properly well before the job gets to the installer. This new certification covers the technical knowledge on combustion, heat transfer, safety and venting for all 3 fuel types, an introduction to codes, standards and regulations, and more. All major hearth appliances are covered including fireplaces, gas log sets, fireplace inserts and free standing stoves.
Stay Certified
With HE@RTH Online Training, you and your company’s staff can easily and affordably get effective training and NFI CEU’s. This year, MWHPBA is offering members one FREE 1-year HEARTH Online Training subscription, a $249 value. Click here register for your free subscription.
Why Certify?
Increase Employee Productivity
Earn Stature with Local Officials
Exceed Customer Expectations
Lower Insurance Premiums
Reduce Risk to Your Business
Required by Some
Local Authorities