INTERNACHI- FIREPLACE, STOVES, AND CHIMNEYS || 100%
VALID SOLUTIONS.
T/F: The inspector is required to inspect the damper doors by opening and closing them, if
readily accessible and manually operable. 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. 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. correct answers True
Footings for masonry chimneys must be made of concrete or solid masonry at least _____ thick.
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. correct answers 6
Footings for masonry fireplaces must extend _____ the frost line. correct answers below
House framing components should be at least _____ inches away from the chimney wall. correct
answers 2
Open spaces between the chimney wall and the combustible building materials should be sealed
and insulated with _____ material. 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. correct answers 3, 2, 10
Inlets to masonry chimneys must enter from the ____. correct answers Side
T/F: Gas vents that are greater than 12 inches 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. 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. 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. correct answers True
T/F: The venting system is permitted to extend into or pass through a fabricated air duct or
furnace plenum. correct answers False
T/F: A cast-in-place chimney flue liner is made of a lightweight, cement-like product installed
inside the chimney. correct answers True
A cast-in-place lining _____ help correct the structural integrity of an old chimney. correct
answers can
Metal chimney flue liner are usually made of ______ or aluminum. correct answers stainless
steel
VALID SOLUTIONS.
T/F: The inspector is required to inspect the damper doors by opening and closing them, if
readily accessible and manually operable. 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. 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. correct answers True
Footings for masonry chimneys must be made of concrete or solid masonry at least _____ thick.
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. correct answers 6
Footings for masonry fireplaces must extend _____ the frost line. correct answers below
House framing components should be at least _____ inches away from the chimney wall. correct
answers 2
Open spaces between the chimney wall and the combustible building materials should be sealed
and insulated with _____ material. 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. correct answers 3, 2, 10
Inlets to masonry chimneys must enter from the ____. correct answers Side
T/F: Gas vents that are greater than 12 inches 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. 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. 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. correct answers True
T/F: The venting system is permitted to extend into or pass through a fabricated air duct or
furnace plenum. correct answers False
T/F: A cast-in-place chimney flue liner is made of a lightweight, cement-like product installed
inside the chimney. correct answers True
A cast-in-place lining _____ help correct the structural integrity of an old chimney. correct
answers can
Metal chimney flue liner are usually made of ______ or aluminum. correct answers stainless
steel
