CSIA Certification Questions & Answers
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Draft is measured by... - ✔✔inches in water column
Definition of Draft - ✔✔Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the venting system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - ✔✔Give it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - ✔✔Size of venting system passageway
A masonry chimney is required by what to have a cleanout if the flue previously vented a solid or liquid
fuel appliance? - ✔✔NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ - ✔✔water vapor, deteriorate a
chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? - ✔✔National Fuel Gas
Code
Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... - ✔✔in the installation instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - ✔✔slow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - ✔✔The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the application of heat
, Perfect combustion results in: - ✔✔Only Co2 and water vapor
Creosote formation: - ✔✔Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting system
Residence time - ✔✔length of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp - ✔✔50%
Creosote should be removed because... - ✔✔Fire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - ✔✔prevent leaks
Baffle location and purpose? - ✔✔Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - ✔✔Prevents excessive draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the fireplace fire chamber. -
✔✔Inside width
Combustion needs... - ✔✔Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - ✔✔Nominal dimensions vary by 1/2"
What is combustion? - ✔✔The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and light.
| 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest 2024 Version
Draft is measured by... - ✔✔inches in water column
Definition of Draft - ✔✔Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the venting system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - ✔✔Give it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - ✔✔Size of venting system passageway
A masonry chimney is required by what to have a cleanout if the flue previously vented a solid or liquid
fuel appliance? - ✔✔NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ - ✔✔water vapor, deteriorate a
chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? - ✔✔National Fuel Gas
Code
Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... - ✔✔in the installation instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - ✔✔slow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - ✔✔The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the application of heat
, Perfect combustion results in: - ✔✔Only Co2 and water vapor
Creosote formation: - ✔✔Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting system
Residence time - ✔✔length of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp - ✔✔50%
Creosote should be removed because... - ✔✔Fire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - ✔✔prevent leaks
Baffle location and purpose? - ✔✔Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - ✔✔Prevents excessive draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the fireplace fire chamber. -
✔✔Inside width
Combustion needs... - ✔✔Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - ✔✔Nominal dimensions vary by 1/2"
What is combustion? - ✔✔The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and light.
