{
  "batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_ncsg_membership_voting_annual",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG): fee structure for membership",
      "summary": "NCSG Voting membership for chimney service companies costs $549 annually or $48.75 monthly.",
      "body": "NCSG Voting membership for chimney service companies costs $549 annually or $48.75 monthly.\n\nWhat National Chimney Sweep Guild actually says:\n\n“Voting ($549 annually/$48.75 monthly) Chimney service company membership. Entitles company to one (1) vote in NCSG elections (voter must be designated representative who signed the Code of Ethics).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ncsg.org/membership/why-join",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "National Chimney Sweep Guild",
      "evidence_quote": "Voting ($549 annually/$48.75 monthly) Chimney service company membership. Entitles company to one (1) vote in NCSG elections (voter must be designated representative who signed the Code of Ethics).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)",
      "topic": "fee structure for membership",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based guild with international membership option",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "nationalchimneysweepguild",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_ncsg_membership_supplier_dual",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG): fee structure for supplier and dual membership",
      "summary": "NCSG Supplier and Dual membership each cost $779 annually or $67.91 monthly.",
      "body": "NCSG Supplier and Dual membership each cost $779 annually or $67.91 monthly.\n\nWhat National Chimney Sweep Guild actually says:\n\n“Supplier ($779 annually/$67.91 monthly) Any sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation that manufactures and/or supplies goods and/ or services to the chimney service industry shall be eligible for membership in the Supplier Member category.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ncsg.org/membership/why-join",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "National Chimney Sweep Guild",
      "evidence_quote": "Supplier ($779 annually/$67.91 monthly) Any sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation that manufactures and/or supplies goods and/ or services to the chimney service industry shall be eligible for membership in the Supplier Member category.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)",
      "topic": "fee structure for supplier and dual membership",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based guild",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "nationalchimneysweepguild",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_ncsg_membership_affiliate_international_retired",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG): fee structure for affiliate, international, and retired membership",
      "summary": "NCSG Affiliate and International membership each cost $329 annually or $30.41 monthly; Retired membership costs $229 annually or $22.83 monthly.",
      "body": "NCSG Affiliate and International membership each cost $329 annually or $30.41 monthly; Retired membership costs $229 annually or $22.83 monthly.\n\nWhat National Chimney Sweep Guild actually says:\n\n“Affiliate ($329 annually/$30.41 monthly) Includes non-chimney service companies and groups affiliated with the industry, which are also not defined as a Supplier Member. International ($329 annually/$30.41 monthly) Non-voting membership for chimney service companies outside of the United States. Retired ($229 annually/$22.83 monthly) Non-voting membership for retired sweep company owners who still wish to maintain fellowship in the industry.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ncsg.org/membership/why-join",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "National Chimney Sweep Guild",
      "evidence_quote": "Affiliate ($329 annually/$30.41 monthly) Includes non-chimney service companies and groups affiliated with the industry, which are also not defined as a Supplier Member. International ($329 annually/$30.41 monthly) Non-voting membership for chimney service companies outside of the United States. Retired ($229 annually/$22.83 monthly) Non-voting membership for retired sweep company owners who still wish to maintain fellowship in the industry.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)",
      "topic": "fee structure for affiliate, international, and retired membership",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based guild",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "nationalchimneysweepguild",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_ncsg_faq_paymentplan_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG): payment plan processing fee",
      "summary": "NCSG charges a $3 fee per payment for monthly payment plans.",
      "body": "NCSG charges a $3 fee per payment for monthly payment plans.\n\nWhat National Chimney Sweep Guild actually says:\n\n“If paid on a monthly payment plan, arrangements must be made to pay by credit card. There is a fee of $3 per payment processed.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ncsg.org/membership/faq",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "National Chimney Sweep Guild",
      "evidence_quote": "If paid on a monthly payment plan, arrangements must be made to pay by credit card. There is a fee of $3 per payment processed.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)",
      "topic": "payment plan processing fee",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based guild",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "nationalchimneysweepguild",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_ncsg_faq_membership_year",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG): membership year cycle",
      "summary": "NCSG membership year runs September 30 to September 30 of the next year, not a calendar year.",
      "body": "NCSG membership year runs September 30 to September 30 of the next year, not a calendar year.\n\nWhat National Chimney Sweep Guild actually says:\n\n“Is membership on a calendar year (January – December)? No, Guild membership year runs September 30 - September 30 of the next year.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ncsg.org/membership/faq",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "National Chimney Sweep Guild",
      "evidence_quote": "Is membership on a calendar year (January – December)? No, Guild membership year runs September 30 - September 30 of the next year.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)",
      "topic": "membership year cycle",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based guild",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "nationalchimneysweepguild",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_ncsg_home_founded",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG): founding year and membership size",
      "summary": "NCSG was founded in 1977 and has nearly 1000 chimney sweep and supplier members.",
      "body": "NCSG was founded in 1977 and has nearly 1000 chimney sweep and supplier members.\n\nWhat National Chimney Sweep Guild actually says:\n\n“Founded in 1977, the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit trade association... Join today and be part of a community of nearly 1000 chimney sweeps and suppliers!”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ncsg.org",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "National Chimney Sweep Guild",
      "evidence_quote": "Founded in 1977, the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit trade association... Join today and be part of a community of nearly 1000 chimney sweeps and suppliers!",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)",
      "topic": "founding year and membership size",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based guild",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "nationalchimneysweepguild",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_csia_certification_body",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA): certification programs offered",
      "summary": "CSIA offers certification programs including Certified Chimney Sweep (CCS), Certified Chimney Specialist, Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (CDET), and Chimney Sweep Master.",
      "body": "CSIA offers certification programs including Certified Chimney Sweep (CCS), Certified Chimney Specialist, Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician (CDET), and Chimney Sweep Master.\n\nWhat Chimney Safety Institute of America actually says:\n\n“CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep badge... CSIA Certified Chimney Specialist badge... CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician badge... Chimney Sweep Master badge”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://online.csia.org/csiassa/rflssareferral.query_page?p_vendor_ty=VENDOR",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Chimney Safety Institute of America",
      "evidence_quote": "CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep badge... CSIA Certified Chimney Specialist badge... CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician badge... Chimney Sweep Master badge",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)",
      "topic": "certification programs offered",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based certification body",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "chimneysafetyinstituteofamerica",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_csia_location",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA): organization location and contact",
      "summary": "CSIA is located at 2155 Commercial Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168, phone (317) 837-5362.",
      "body": "CSIA is located at 2155 Commercial Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168, phone (317) 837-5362.\n\nWhat Chimney Safety Institute of America actually says:\n\n“2155 Commercial Dr. Plainfield, IN 46168 Phone (317) 837-5362”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.csia.org",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Chimney Safety Institute of America",
      "evidence_quote": "2155 Commercial Dr. Plainfield, IN 46168 Phone (317) 837-5362",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)",
      "topic": "organization location and contact",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based organization",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "chimneysafetyinstituteofamerica",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_ncsg_ccp_exam_fee_beta",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG): CCP certification exam fee during beta test",
      "summary": "NCSG halved the Certified Chimney Professional (CCP) exam fee from $499 to $249 for a beta testing period with 21 spots.",
      "body": "NCSG halved the Certified Chimney Professional (CCP) exam fee from $499 to $249 for a beta testing period with 21 spots.\n\nWhat National Chimney Sweep Guild (LinkedIn) actually says:\n\n“Instead of charging full price, we've cut the exam fee in half ($499 ➡️ $249). There are 21 spots available. Results take a little longer (about 4-6 weeks), but if you pass, you earn the same fully accredited CCP certification.”\n\nNote: Source is LinkedIn (practitioner testimony / social media), not NCSG official page; tier C.",
      "source_type": "community",
      "source_link": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncsg1977",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "CREATOR STRATEGY",
      "source_tier": "C",
      "source_publisher": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (LinkedIn)",
      "evidence_quote": "Instead of charging full price, we've cut the exam fee in half ($499 ➡️ $249). There are 21 spots available. Results take a little longer (about 4-6 weeks), but if you pass, you earn the same fully accredited CCP certification.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)",
      "topic": "CCP certification exam fee during beta test",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "US-based guild",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "nationalchimneysweepguild",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1932_chimney_sweep_platforms_ncsg_member_company_size",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG): company size on LinkedIn",
      "summary": "NCSG lists itself as having 2-10 employees on LinkedIn.",
      "body": "NCSG lists itself as having 2-10 employees on LinkedIn.\n\nWhat National Chimney Sweep Guild (LinkedIn) actually says:\n\n“Company size 2-10 employees”\n\nNote: LinkedIn self-reported data; tier C.",
      "source_type": "community",
      "source_link": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/ncsg1977",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "CREATOR STRATEGY",
      "source_tier": "C",
      "source_publisher": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (LinkedIn)",
      "evidence_quote": "Company size 2-10 employees",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1932-chimney-sweep-platforms",
      "subject": "National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG)",
      "topic": "company size on LinkedIn",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "LinkedIn self-reported",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "nationalchimneysweepguild",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}