Chimney & Fireplaces/Expert Profile

Randy Brooks

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/31/2009
Expertise

Inspection of Masonry, Pre-cast Tilt-up, and Factory Built Fireplaces as well as Free Standing & Insert, Gas, and Wood Appliances. We also provide Litigation Support, Consulting Services, Flue Sweeping, Installation and Repair. Additionally, I’ve been a chimney sweep for 20 years, service and install hearth appliances as well as being recognized by the Superior Court of California as an expert witness.

Experience in the area

Brooks Chimney Sweeping Since 1989 Ojai, CA Owner / President www.brooks-hearth.com

Organizations

NCSG, MEMBER, BOD (National Chimney Sweep Guild), Member since 1990, Board of Directors representing Region 8, (CA, NV, AZ, UT, and HI,) 2004-present, ethics committee chair, 2004-2005, executive committee member, Vice President, 2006-2008, President, 2008-present. CSIA, BOD (Chimney Safety Institute of America,) Board of Directors, ethics committee chair, 2004-2005, executive committee member, Secretary, 2005-2006, Vice President, 2006-2008, President, 2008-present. GSCSG, MEMBER, (Golden State Chimney Sweep Guild,) Member since 1995, Board of Directors, 1997-2001, President, 1999-2001. HPBA, MEMBER, (Hearth, Patio, & BBQ Association,) since 2002.

Education/Credentials

California State Licensed Contractor, C61-D34, #750710. http://www2.cslb.ca.gov C.S.I.A., (Chimney Safety Institute of America,) Certified Chimney Sweep, #2580. Held since 1990 re-certified in ‘93, ‘96, ‘99, ‘02, ‘05, '08. http://www.csia.org F.I.R.E. (Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service,) Certified Inspector, #FP-006. Held since 2000, re-certified in ’03, ‘06. http://www.f-i-r-e-service.com Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service,) Advance Expert Consulting & Witness, certificate, ’05 N.F.I. (National Fireplace Institute,) Certified Gas & Wood-Burning Specialist, #133851. Held since 2002, re-certified in '05,‘08. http://nficertified.org

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.84
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 1
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 314
  • Volunteer Since 2007-10-27
  • Prestige Points 2800

Recent Reviews from Users

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Sue Dean09/18/0910101010Thanjs so much for your help with .....
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Chris08/06/0910101010Thanks Randy
Joe Mowbray08/05/0910101010Thanks again

Recent Answers from Randy Brooks

2009-10-09 Wood burning stove chimney:

Ed, Good question and thanks for asking. The installation manual included with your new Napoleon stove will dictate what type of chimney required for a safe installation. Depending on the location of

2009-10-07 Chimney Fire:

Robin, You must first start with an NFPA-211 level II inspection. This will provide the needed info on repairs required for continued operation. The provider of the inspection will not always offer

2009-10-04 Gas Fireplace (insert ):

Donna, Sounds like the system needs service. I could go on and on about the dozens of possibilities, but you need a service tech to get you going. Please use the links at the bottom of my home page

2009-10-03 height of chimney for wood stove insert:

Susan, Thanks for asking. The cons for not extending the liner to the top are plenty. The six inch carries the flue gas temperature to the much larger flue of the old chimney and the stall that occurs

2009-10-02 "Heatilator":

Lee, The National Fire Protection Association, NFPA-211 requires a level II inspection be performed on your system prior to any appliance being installed. Your local authority having jurisdiction will

 

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