Exploring Chimney Fire Losses Webinar Recording
Heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires in the United States, and chimney fires account for 22% of property damaged caused by heating fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Alpine Intel’s Technical Education Trainer, Kevin Huelsman, will share insights to help adjusters know how to better handle chimney fire claims, including the factors that may contribute to a hostile fire and why a fire investigator or engineering investigation is key to accurately settling these claims.
In this webinar, you’ll learn about:
- The basics of chimney construction and common materials
- What inspection techniques experts use to inspect a loss
- How creosote buildup and maintenance issues can contribute to chimney fires
- Real claims that illustrate how cause of loss is determined
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Important: Pre-recorded webinars do not qualify for CE credit.
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