May 15, 2025. Reno/Sparks, Nev. –  Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH), through its Air Quality Management Division (AQMD), is seeking qualified individuals to become certified as independent Wood-burning Device Inspectors in the community.

As part of the continued efforts to improve regional air quality and ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards under the Wood-burning Device Program, Certified Wood-burning Device Inspectors play a key role in evaluating wood-burning devices for certification, change-outs, and compliance with NNPH regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge of EPA-certified wood-burning devices and emissions standards
• Ability to provide impartial and professional inspections
• Willingness to be listed as an approved inspector for the NNPH program on AQMD’s website

Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting inspections of wood-burning devices for emissions compliance
• Completing and submitted standardized inspection reports
• Providing documentation to NNPH and homeowners or real estate professionals as required

Interested applicants should review NNPH Regulation 040.051 Wood-burning Devices and the AQMD Wood-burning Devices webpage for more information.

To register for the certification course on June 12, 2025, please submit an application with the appropriate fee.

Wood-burning Device Inspector Certification Course Registration Form

For more information on NNPH Air Quality Management Division, visit www.OurCleanAir.com.

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Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. NNPH consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.