NFI’s objective is to increase public safety by establishing meaningful credentials for professionals involved in planning and installing residential hearth appliances and venting systems. NFI certifies planners and installers in four hearth product categories based on fuel type:

A gas, wood, or pellet burning stove or fireplace can add beauty, warmth and value to your home and set the mood for memorable gatherings of family and friends. But choosing and installing a hearth product and chimney or vent without adequate expertise is like playing with fire.

With HE@RTH Online Training, you and your company’s staff can easily and affordably get effective training and NFI CEUs – without the usual travel expenses and with significantly reduced time away from work.

HPBEF promotes safety, understanding, and responsibility in all facets of hearth, patio and barbecue products through professional training and consumer education.

The National Fireplace Institute®, an independent, non-profit certification agency, has created the standard for certification in the hearth industry. Only those who pass a rigorous examination covering fundamentals of proper installation receive NFI Specialist Certification.

NFI offers significant discounts to HPBA Members as well as non-members that are CSIA or NFI certified. If your company is a HPBA member, please contact your regional HPBA affiliate for your coupon code.

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation (HPBEF) is an independent, non-profit education foundation that serves as the education “arm” of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA).

Apr 30, 2021 · What does NFI certification mean? NFI Certification identifies those individuals who have passed an exam based on the knowledge needed to properly plan and install hearth products and their venting systems. Certification is regarded as an excellent indication of professional training and commitment. What are the benefits of being NFI Certified?

NFI’s objective is to increase public safety by establishing meaningful credentials for professionals involved in planning and installing residential hearth appliance and venting systems. Certifications for planners and installers in three hearth product categories based upon fuel type: NFI Certified Gas Specialist; NFI Certified Wood Specialist

To become NFI Certified, you will need to study from the current NFI Reference manuals and pass the NFI exam. The NFI Exam is normally 100 multiple choice questions. You are allowed 2½ hours to complete the exam.