Trade Associations

Fireplace accessories & tools need equal attention when it comes to their installation & maintenance. Keeping these things in mind, some associations have been formed which delves deep into the matter. Take a look at these major associations properly accompanied with their informations.


UK
NATIONAL FIREPLACE ASSOCIATION
NFA is UK's major association looking after the fireplace industry which represents the manufacturers, retailers & people dealing with fire appliances & tools. It provides enough scope for promoting stoves, fires and fireplaces & the related tools. Ample amount of tips are highlighted which introduces the users to the varied intricate details of the fireplace industry.
Contact address: PO Box 583, High Wycombe, HP15 6XT
Tel: 0121 288 0050
Fax: 0121 288 0050


SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION
SFA was founded with the aim to create informative awareness among people when it comes to domestic solid fuel heating & the related benefits. Well funded by solid fuel producers and distributors, it accepts all suggestions & discussions when it comes to the use of solid fuels such as heating installers, fireplace accessories and architects.
Contact address: 7 Swanwick Court Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7AS.
Tel: 0845 601 4406


HETAS
HETAS, an official body, was established to look after solid fuel domestic heating appliances, fuels, fireplace and services. Working in close collaboration with National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS), it's main function includes approving of products such as boilers, cookers, open fires and stoves and room-heaters as well as factory made chimneys and carbon monoxide detectors and alarms suitable for use with solid fuel.
Contact address: Orchard Business Center, Stoke Orchard, Gloucestershire, GL52 7RZ
Tel: 0845 634 5626


USA
CHIMNEY SAFETY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
CSIA was established with the aim to eliminate residential chimney fires, carbon monoxide intrusion and other chimney-related hazards when it comes to installation of fireplace accessories & tools in a personal or public place such as hotels. It ensures safety of innocent lives by being perfectly playing the role. A non-profit, educational organization, it is completely dedicated towards providing chimney and venting system safety. It even educates people about how to combat hazardous situations & provides ample tips on the prevention and correction of chimney and venting system hazards.
Contact address: 2155 Commercial Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168,
Tel: (317) 837-5362
Fax: (317) 837-5365


BRICK INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
BIA was formed with the merging of the Brick Institute of America and the National Association of Brick Distributors. Providing ample info on matters such as bricks, or masonry fireplaces. People get indepth knowledge about bricks as well technical notes on brick masonry arches, heat transmission, moisture and sound properties of bricks, fireplace design and construction, chimney details, and many more such topics.
Contact address: 1850 Centennial Park Drive, Suite 301, Reston, VA 20191
Tel: 703.620.0010
Fax: 703.620.3928