TONY JAMES
Tony's list of accomplishments is long - and impressive! He is responsible for the design, certification and introduction of the following products to market since 1989:
Wood Burning Zero Clearance Fireplaces (UL127 / ULCS610) 5 Basic Models - (100 + SKUs) - Louvered & non louvered - 36", 42", 50" models - 8" / 10" pipe, 1" & 2" clearance - Mobile home models - Builder & regular models - Running bond & herringbone, textured & plain - Vent-free hoods available - Four brand names
Vent Free Zero Clearance Fireboxes (ANSI Z21.11.2)
- Louvered & non louvered - 32", 36", 42", 50" and multisided models - Non refractory, running bond & herringbone, textured & plain brick liner. - Seven brand names
B-Vent Freestanding Stoves (ANSI Z21.88 &prior standards) 7 Basic Models - (80 + SKUs) - Top vent, rear vent - Cast iron, cast aluminum, sheet metal - Natural gas & propane - Fiber & cement logs - Glow & yellow flame - 7 brand names
Direct-Vent Freestanding Stoves (ANSI Z21.88 & prior standards) 13 Basic Models - (120 + SKUs) - Top vent, 45deg, 30deg / Bay and Flush - Cast iron, cast aluminum, sheet metal - Natural gas & propane - Fiber & cement logs - Glow & yellow flame - 9 brand names
Vent Free Freestanding Stoves (ANSI Z21.11.2) 4 Basic Models - (40 + SKU's) - Cast iron & sheet metal - Natural gas & propane - Fiber & cement logs, Glow and yellow flame - 6 brand names
Vented Gas Fireplace Inserts (ANSI Z21.88 & prior standards) 14 Basic Models - (40 + SKUs) - Natural gas & propane / Bay and Flush / Lg and Sm - Direct vent & conventional vent - Fiber & cement logs - 7 brand names
Vented Gas Log Sets (ANSI Z21.60 / CSA 2.26, RGA 2-72) 17 Basic Models - (200 + SKUs) - 18", 24", 30" models - Natural gas & propane - Manual & millivolt (remote ready) - 9 brand names
Vent-Free Gas Log Sets (ANSI Z21.11.2) 12 Basic Models - (200 + SKUs) - 18", 24", 30" models - Natural gas & propane - Manual / t-stat & millivolt (remote ready) - Cement & fiber logs - 5 brand names
Direct Vent Masonry Fireplaces (ANSI Z21.88 / CSA 2.33) 1 Basic Model - (4 SKUs) - Natural gas & propane - CE approvals - Millivolt & electronic
B-Vent Masonry Fireplaces (ANSI Z21.88 / CSA 2.33) 1 Basic Model - (2 SKUs) - Natural gas & propane - Millivolt
Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Gas Log Sets, and Fire Tables (ANSI Z21.97/CSA 2.41) - 42 Models (200 + SKUs) - Contemporary and traditional - natural gas & propane - 5 brands
Fire log Enhancers (Grate & cement / fiber logs for use with manufactured logs) - (4 SKUs) - 2 models with tilt back grate for easy access when loading firelog
Accessories for Hearth Products - (2) Complete vent systems for direct vent appliances - Blowers (manual, thermostat) - Perimeter extruded trims (all styles) - Louvers (rolled, punched, extruded) - Remotes (ultrasonic, infrared) - Glass doors - UL approved decorative termination shrouds for wood burning fireplaces - Control covers |
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Tony is a
voting member on the following ANSI standards committees:
(24 years)
ANSI Z21.11.2, ANSI Z21.84, ANSI Z21.60 / CSA 2.26, ANSI Z21.50 / CSA 2.22, ANSI Z21.88 / CSA 2.33, ANSI Z21.86 / CSA 2.32, ANSI/Z21.97 / CSA 2.41
2009 - Received a CSA award for Unvented Gas-Fired Heating Appliances Technical Advisory Group. 2012 - Received a CSA Award for Vented Gas Fired Warm Air Heaters Technical Advisory Group. 2018 - Received a 20 Year Appreciation award for significant contributions towards CSA Standards Development
He also has been active in other standards and organizations including: ANSI Z21.11.1, ANSI Z21.44, P.4.1, and Vent Free Gas Products Alliance Tony had long-term relationships with the following approval agencies and organizations: CSA (A.G.A. / CGA), U.L., ITS (Warnock Hersey / ETL) I.C.B.O., OMNI, R.A.D.C.O., GAMA, HPBA, NPGA. Tony has strong relationships with suppliers of all materials to our industry as well as many customers and reps in the 2-step, Hearth Retailer, builder, major retailer and mobile home channels.
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