How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys Course || 100%
Exact Answers.
T/F: The inspector is required to inspect the damper doors by opening and closing them, if
readily accessible and manually operable.
True
False correct answers True
The inspection is _________ chimney and fireplace structure, systems and components. correct
answers a visual-only evaluation of the accessible
T/F: The inspector should look at the general structure of the chimney and any connections to
appliances, stoves, and heating systems.
True
False correct answers True
T/F: The inspector should advise his/her client that all fireplaces, fuel-burning stoves, and
chimneys should be inspected by a certified chimney sweep prior to their first use, and not less
than annually.
True
False correct answers True
Footings for masonry chimneys must be made of concrete or solid masonry at least _____ thick.
3 feet
2 feet
1 foot correct answers 1 foot
The footing for a masonry chimney should extend at least _____ inches beyond the face of the
fireplace or foundation wall on all sides.
24
,6
14 correct answers 6
Footings for masonry fireplaces must extend _____ the frost line.
down to
below
above correct answers below
House framing components should be at least ____ inches away from the chimney wall.
2
6
24 correct answers 2
Open spaces between the chimney wall and the combustible building materials should be sealed
and insulated with _____ material.
non-combustible
cellulose
wood shims correct answers non-combustible
A masonry chimney should extend at least _____ feet above the highest point where the chimney
passes through the roof, and _____ feet above any portion of a building that is within a _____-
foot distance horizontally.
3, 2, 10
2, 3, 10
3, 10, 2 correct answers 3, 2, 10
Inlets to masonry chimneys must enter from the _____.
top
, bottom
side correct answers side
T/F: Gas vents that are greater than 12 inches in size or that are located less than 8 feet from a
vertical wall or similar structure should terminate at least 2 feet above the highest point where
they pass through the roof, and not less than 2 feet above any portion of a dwelling within 10 feet
horizontally.
False
True correct answers True
T/F: A greater height for a fuel-gas vent above the roof is needed as the roof pitch approaches
being a vertical surface.
False
True correct answers True
T/F: It is a common mistake to apply height requirements for chimney terminations (such as the
3-2-10 Rule) to fuel vents that cause them to extend above roofs much higher than needed, in
most cases.
True
False correct answers True
T/F: The venting system is permitted to extend into or pass through a fabricated air duct or
furnace plenum.
True
False correct answers False
T/F: A cast-in-place chimney flue liner is made of a lightweight, cement-like product installed
inside the chimney.
True
False correct answers True
Exact Answers.
T/F: The inspector is required to inspect the damper doors by opening and closing them, if
readily accessible and manually operable.
True
False correct answers True
The inspection is _________ chimney and fireplace structure, systems and components. correct
answers a visual-only evaluation of the accessible
T/F: The inspector should look at the general structure of the chimney and any connections to
appliances, stoves, and heating systems.
True
False correct answers True
T/F: The inspector should advise his/her client that all fireplaces, fuel-burning stoves, and
chimneys should be inspected by a certified chimney sweep prior to their first use, and not less
than annually.
True
False correct answers True
Footings for masonry chimneys must be made of concrete or solid masonry at least _____ thick.
3 feet
2 feet
1 foot correct answers 1 foot
The footing for a masonry chimney should extend at least _____ inches beyond the face of the
fireplace or foundation wall on all sides.
24
,6
14 correct answers 6
Footings for masonry fireplaces must extend _____ the frost line.
down to
below
above correct answers below
House framing components should be at least ____ inches away from the chimney wall.
2
6
24 correct answers 2
Open spaces between the chimney wall and the combustible building materials should be sealed
and insulated with _____ material.
non-combustible
cellulose
wood shims correct answers non-combustible
A masonry chimney should extend at least _____ feet above the highest point where the chimney
passes through the roof, and _____ feet above any portion of a building that is within a _____-
foot distance horizontally.
3, 2, 10
2, 3, 10
3, 10, 2 correct answers 3, 2, 10
Inlets to masonry chimneys must enter from the _____.
top
, bottom
side correct answers side
T/F: Gas vents that are greater than 12 inches in size or that are located less than 8 feet from a
vertical wall or similar structure should terminate at least 2 feet above the highest point where
they pass through the roof, and not less than 2 feet above any portion of a dwelling within 10 feet
horizontally.
False
True correct answers True
T/F: A greater height for a fuel-gas vent above the roof is needed as the roof pitch approaches
being a vertical surface.
False
True correct answers True
T/F: It is a common mistake to apply height requirements for chimney terminations (such as the
3-2-10 Rule) to fuel vents that cause them to extend above roofs much higher than needed, in
most cases.
True
False correct answers True
T/F: The venting system is permitted to extend into or pass through a fabricated air duct or
furnace plenum.
True
False correct answers False
T/F: A cast-in-place chimney flue liner is made of a lightweight, cement-like product installed
inside the chimney.
True
False correct answers True
