Chimneys and Vents || Answers 100% Rated Correct.
What is the clearance requirement for combustibles from hearth extension opening? correct
answers 6 inches
How would an inspector exam damper doors on a chimney? correct answers Opening and
closing them if readily accessible and operable
What type of vent must be equipped with their own special chimney? correct answers Type L
Vents
What is the minimum hearth thickness? correct answers 4 inches
What are metal chimney flue liners typically made up of? correct answers Stainless steel or
aluminum
What is the function of the firebox? correct answers Contain the fire
How far should wood framing members be kept away from masonry chimneys? correct answers
2 inches
What will have an affect on chimney draft? correct answers The height of the chimney
Fuel type
Number of appliances
Size of appliances
What is the minimal size of a firebox? correct answers 8 inches
What should you see in an ash dump? correct answers Masonry brick (Fire brick)
, If snow accumulation is expected at various times, how high should the open vent pipe
terminate? correct answers 6 inches above the anticipated snow accumulation
What is the term that best describes an opening in the rear hearth through which ash and debris
are passed? correct answers Ash dump
Combustibles are not allowed within a certain distance of a fireplace opening. What is that
distance? correct answers 6 inches
What is the purpose of a concrete, metal or stone cap on a masonry chimney? correct answers
Direct water away from the flue to the edge of the cap
Which vent type is suitable only for listed draft hood-equipped and gas furnace appliances,
including most domestic heating and hot water systems? correct answers Type B Vents
What is another term for firebox? correct answers Combustion chamber
Where does the firebox extend to? correct answers The damper
Fireboxes should be made of solid masonry units (firebrick). How thick should the units be?
correct answers 2 inches thick
What should you expect to find inside of an ash dump? correct answers Masonry brick
What is a heatilator? correct answers A fireplace insert
An inspector sees 4 vent connectors in the chimney: 2 upper and 2 lower. What does this
indicate? correct answers Appliances transferring exhaust products into the chimney to get them
out of the house safely
What is the clearance requirement for combustibles from hearth extension opening? correct
answers 6 inches
How would an inspector exam damper doors on a chimney? correct answers Opening and
closing them if readily accessible and operable
What type of vent must be equipped with their own special chimney? correct answers Type L
Vents
What is the minimum hearth thickness? correct answers 4 inches
What are metal chimney flue liners typically made up of? correct answers Stainless steel or
aluminum
What is the function of the firebox? correct answers Contain the fire
How far should wood framing members be kept away from masonry chimneys? correct answers
2 inches
What will have an affect on chimney draft? correct answers The height of the chimney
Fuel type
Number of appliances
Size of appliances
What is the minimal size of a firebox? correct answers 8 inches
What should you see in an ash dump? correct answers Masonry brick (Fire brick)
, If snow accumulation is expected at various times, how high should the open vent pipe
terminate? correct answers 6 inches above the anticipated snow accumulation
What is the term that best describes an opening in the rear hearth through which ash and debris
are passed? correct answers Ash dump
Combustibles are not allowed within a certain distance of a fireplace opening. What is that
distance? correct answers 6 inches
What is the purpose of a concrete, metal or stone cap on a masonry chimney? correct answers
Direct water away from the flue to the edge of the cap
Which vent type is suitable only for listed draft hood-equipped and gas furnace appliances,
including most domestic heating and hot water systems? correct answers Type B Vents
What is another term for firebox? correct answers Combustion chamber
Where does the firebox extend to? correct answers The damper
Fireboxes should be made of solid masonry units (firebrick). How thick should the units be?
correct answers 2 inches thick
What should you expect to find inside of an ash dump? correct answers Masonry brick
What is a heatilator? correct answers A fireplace insert
An inspector sees 4 vent connectors in the chimney: 2 upper and 2 lower. What does this
indicate? correct answers Appliances transferring exhaust products into the chimney to get them
out of the house safely
