CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep / Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves,
and Chimneys Course..
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1. 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 Answer: True
2. The inspection is _________ chimney and fireplace structure, systems and
components. - Correct Answer: a visual-only evaluation of the
accessible
3. 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 Answer: True
4. 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 Answer: True
5. Footings for masonry chimneys must be made of concrete or solid masonry
at least _____ thick.
3 feet
2 feet
1 foot - Correct Answer: 1 foot
6. 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 Answer: 6
7. Footings for masonry fireplaces must extend _____ the frost line.
down to
below
above - Correct Answer: below
8. House framing components should be at least ____ inches away from the
chimney wall.
2
6
24 - Correct Answer: 2
9. Open spaces between the chimney wall and the combustible building
materials should be sealed and insulated with _____ material.
non-combustible
, cellulose
wood shims - Correct Answer: non-combustible
10.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 Answer: 3, 2, 10
11.Inlets to masonry chimneys must enter from the _____.
top
bottom
side - Correct Answer: side
12.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 Answer: True
13.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 Answer: True
, 14.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 Answer: True
15.T/F: The venting system is permitted to extend into or pass through a
fabricated air duct or furnace plenum.
True
False - Correct Answer: False
16.T/F: A cast-in-place chimney flue liner is made of a lightweight, cement-like
product installed inside the chimney.
True
False - Correct Answer: True
17.A cast-in-place lining ____ help correct the structural integrity of an old
chimney.
can
cannot - Correct Answer: True
18.Metal chimney flue liners are usually made of _____ or aluminum.
fiberglass
plastic
cast iron
stainless steel - Correct Answer: stainless steel
and Chimneys Course..
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027 Exams
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
Instant Download Pdf
1. 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 Answer: True
2. The inspection is _________ chimney and fireplace structure, systems and
components. - Correct Answer: a visual-only evaluation of the
accessible
3. 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 Answer: True
4. 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 Answer: True
5. Footings for masonry chimneys must be made of concrete or solid masonry
at least _____ thick.
3 feet
2 feet
1 foot - Correct Answer: 1 foot
6. 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 Answer: 6
7. Footings for masonry fireplaces must extend _____ the frost line.
down to
below
above - Correct Answer: below
8. House framing components should be at least ____ inches away from the
chimney wall.
2
6
24 - Correct Answer: 2
9. Open spaces between the chimney wall and the combustible building
materials should be sealed and insulated with _____ material.
non-combustible
, cellulose
wood shims - Correct Answer: non-combustible
10.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 Answer: 3, 2, 10
11.Inlets to masonry chimneys must enter from the _____.
top
bottom
side - Correct Answer: side
12.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 Answer: True
13.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 Answer: True
, 14.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 Answer: True
15.T/F: The venting system is permitted to extend into or pass through a
fabricated air duct or furnace plenum.
True
False - Correct Answer: False
16.T/F: A cast-in-place chimney flue liner is made of a lightweight, cement-like
product installed inside the chimney.
True
False - Correct Answer: True
17.A cast-in-place lining ____ help correct the structural integrity of an old
chimney.
can
cannot - Correct Answer: True
18.Metal chimney flue liners are usually made of _____ or aluminum.
fiberglass
plastic
cast iron
stainless steel - Correct Answer: stainless steel
