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Buyer Beware: Not all chimney companies have the right training, equipment and licensing to do the job. You might be surprised how many companies are doing business in the Kansas City area who do not comply with city codes and regulations, do not pull permits, and do not have the required master mechanical license to do the work. These regulations are in place to protect the public, so it is in your best interest to use a company that complies with the law. You can check with the Johnson County Contractor Licensing Board or call your city codes department to see if your city requires this license and check for a listing of contractors. (our company is listed as EMP Enterprises, Inc.) Currently, we are the only licensed contractor in Kansas City, Missouri, Independence, Raytown, or Johnson County, KS. Additionally, you will always want a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep to do the work. Currently, there are only six people in the KC area who are Certified and two are in our office. A Guide to Residential Wood Heating by the Canadian Department of Energy. A great resource for woodburners. Prefab fireplaces from a fire investigator's point of view. An article written for Alternative Energy Magazine by Gene and Marge Padgitt Information about Chimney Fires: written for the Midwest Chimney Safety Council by Marge Padgitt Bake Ovens and Fireplaces Enhance Outdoor Rooms: an article written by Marge Padgitt for Kansas City Home and Garden Magazine Winter Heating Safety Tips: an article written by Marge Padgitt for the Independence Examiner http://www.chimneyswifts.org Central home of swift info with links to sightings, temporal map of arrivals, and all the swift info you can stand. Wood Seen as an Alternative to Gas for Staying Warm: Article in Leavenworth, KS How much does it cost to heat your home? Check
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CALCULATOR Associations: Midwest Chimney Safety Council: Tips on chimney safety. The Wood Heat Organization Inc. (Answers to your questions about burning wood for heat and enjoyment) Consumer Product Safety Commission Alert (important news about chimney hazards) Chimney Safety Institute of America (Where we get Certified as Chimney Sweeps) National Chimney Sweep Guild (Association of chimney sweeps/technicians) National Fireplace Institute: (Where we get NFI Certifications in wood, gas, and pellet) |
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