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Midwest Chimney Safety Council

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GOOD NEWS
As of Jan 1, 2009 75% or higher efficiency wood stoves and inserts qualify for a $300.00-$1500
tax credit to consumers.

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President:
Janie Rickord
Alpine Chimney Services

Vice President:
Marge Padgitt

Secretary/Treasurer:
Sally Scott

MCSC Member Page

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Business help links Fall, 2007 Newsletter

New I-9 Forms for employees SIC Codes for the chimney industry

MCSC LOGO USE POLICY:

Only members of the MCSC may use or display the official logo of the MCSC. You may use one of the following in any type of advertising such as: your website, Yellow Pages, Feist, business cards, letterhead, brochures, etc.

Several Jurisdictions are now requiring a Master Mechanical License in order to install flue liners and hearth appliances. The known cities are Des Moines, Iowa; Topeka, Wichita, and most cities in Johnson County Kansas; and Columbia, Springfield, St. Louis, Kansas City and surrounding cities in Missouri. This changes often, so check with your local codes department to see what is required. Most of these jurisdictions have their own licensing program, however the Kansas City area is different in that some cities have their own program and others recognize the Johnson County Licensing Program.

How to obtain a Master Mechanical License

Here are the usual steps to obtain the license:

1.) Take a course through a Vo-Tech school and get a degree in HVAC (usually a 9-month program).

2.) Take a 6- week review for the BLOCK Test, usually offered by cities or colleges. You'll need to be sponsored by a city in order to take the test. Most people don't pass this test the first time. Ten books are used in this all-day exam.

3.) Obtain the mechanical license application from the cities you plan to do work in. The requirements may include a letter of reference from other Licensed contractors, proof of liability and workers comp insurance, a certificate of good standing for your business from the State, and a minimum number of years of work in the field as an apprentice.