American Fireplace Earns the CMCT Designation

HOUSTON - July 30, 2013 - PRLog -- Brookshire, Texas July 30 2013 – Certified Chimney Professionals, a national Chimney Sweeping Certification Board announces today that Clayton Brink of American Fireplace Inc. has earned the Certified Master Chimney Technician (CMCT) Designation.

The CMCT course consists of a having a minimum of 8 years’ experience and 6 years of past comprehensive chimney sweeping certification testing. CMCT candidates, besides having outstanding experience, have received training in the following subjects: chimney inspections and inspection standards; science of fuels and combustion; heating and venting systems, cleaning of fireplaces, wood stoves, heaters, inserts, pellet stoves and masonry stoves. Also included is cleaning of chimneys for oil/gas boilers and furnace systems as well as problems with the performance of chimneys and vents.

This in-depth program also includes the candidates study and knowledge of the NFPA 211; The National Fire Protections Association Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances - 2013 Edition.

All candidates for the CMCT designation also agree to abide by a professional code of ethics. “Our certifications are intended to fortify the experienced chimney professional's knowledge, and to allow the experienced chimney professional the chance to prove by independent testing that they have attained a professional level of knowledge of the codes, standards and practices of a Certified Chimney Professional, Certified Chimney Reliner, or a Certified Master Chimney Technician and to achieve the designation" states Marshall Peters, Director of Certified Chimney Professionals.

Additionally, Mr. Peters asks the following questions: "When it comes to fire, would you leave your home in the hands of just any guy with a ladder and a brush? Why not instead, trust your chimney to a Certified Chimney Professional who has proven by independent testing that they have demonstrated a professional level knowledge of chimneys and vents."

"We are pleased to announce that Clayton Brink has achieved this CMCT designation." states Mr. Peters further.

“I am pleased to have been able to increase my knowledge base and expertise by meeting the requirements of the CMCT designation." Stated Mr. Brink,” My clients can continue to count on our team to provide more of the chimney and air duct services that they have relied on for the past 20 years”

About American Fireplace Inc.

American Fireplace Inc. provides chimney cleaning, chimney repair and residential air duct cleaning services. For more than 20 years, it has served more than 10,000 customers in Houston, Texas (TX) and the surrounding areas including Beaumont, Brenham, College Station, Galveston, Katy, Kingwood, Lake Jackson, Woodlands, Richmond, Spring and Sugarland. American Fireplace Inc., We Care about Your Air!

About Certified Chimney Professionals Certifications

Certified Chimney Professionals is an organization: “By Sweeps…For Sweeps™.” Organized to meet the needs of chimney professionals across the US, Certified Chimney Professionals™ is an educational organization which currently offers three certification programs for chimney professionals who wish to further their education.

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Contact:

Clayton Brink, President

American Fireplace Inc.

35574 Pontiac Drive

Brookshire, Texas

United States of America

77423

Phone:   (281) 497-2446

Toll-free: (855) 497-2446

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