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Sweeping Flashcards

1
Q

The Chimney Safety Institute of America strives to advance _______________ about the dangers of chimney fires and other problems related to the ________ and _________ of chimney and venting systems.

A

public awareness;

maintenance and performance

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Since _____, CSIA has been the industry leader in chimney and venting education.

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1983

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The chimney sweep trade in the US experienced a rebirth during the years of ___________ in the ______.

A

energy crisis; 1970’s

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Why did many homeowners turn to burning wood to heat their homes?

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It was more economical

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What caused most of the house fires in the 1970s?

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incorrect installations, improper burning habits, and failure to maintain and have the chimney swept

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6
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Once you attain your certification, it is your responsibility to:

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continue education and be fully aware of applicable codes, manufacturer instructions, clearances and standards that guide your work

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7
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Approach each job as if it were:

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the single most important job in your life

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8
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What must you, the CSIA, and the customer sign before work can begin?

A

a report of your findings

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9
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Why must both you and the customer sign your findings report?

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So that no corners are cut, no assumptions are made, and no lives are lost

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10
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What code is the most important code?

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“the authority having jurisdiction” is the ultimate authority for approving installations

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Who may be the “authority having jurisdiction”?

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an individual or an organization like the local building department or building inspector, the fire marshal, or the homeowner’s insurance company

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12
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How often are codes, standards, and regulations updated?

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every three years

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13
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Just because new codes, standards, and regulations are updated does not mean what?

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that your local municipality or AHJ has adopted it yet

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14
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It is your responsibility to know which codes are enforced in each of your _________.

A

market areas

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15
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Technicians may also encounter installations that were permissible per the codes at the time of the ____________

A

initial installation

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16
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Some parts of the country and certain municipalities have identified ________ that, when crossed require the installation be brought up to the new code.

A

threshold

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17
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A ______ is a set of technical definitions, product specifications, and guidelines for the proper construction of the product

A

standard

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18
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A standard is a set of ________, __________, and __________ for the proper construction of the product.

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technical definitions, product specifications, and guidelines

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Standards function as instructions for _______, ______, _______, or _______.

A

designers, manufacturers, operators, or users of equipment

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20
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______ function as instructions for designers, manufacturers, operators, or users of equipment.

A

Standards

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What does a standard tell you about something you are building?

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materials, process, designs, structure, etc. (how to do something)

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22
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A ___ is a set of rules that experts recommend people follow.

A

code

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23
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A ___ becomes a ____ when governmental bodies adopt it and has the force of law.

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code; standard

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A ____ tells you what needs to be done, but not how to do it.

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code

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_____ are an official rule, law, or order stating what may or may not be done or how something must be done.

A

regulations

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26
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Define code

A

a model that is adaptable by law

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27
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What is the purpose of a standard?

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clarifies how something should be done

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28
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What is the purpose of a code?

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tells you what needs to be done

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29
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The ____ sets requirements based on its concept of what constitutes a safe installation.

A

AHJ

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30
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Homeowners or installers must always answer to the requirements of _______________________, regardless of whether they are more or less restrictive than the installers feel is necessary.

A

ALL applicable authorities

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31
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AHJ installation requirements stem from what three major sources?

A

model codes, safety standards, and appliance manufacturers instructions

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32
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Name some of the organizations that contribute guidelines to AHJ.

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Underwriters Laboratories, International Code Council, National Fire Protection Association, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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33
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Many installations may fall outside of existing _____ and there must be a ready reference for instruction.

A

codes

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34
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What is the most relevant reference for instruction for installations falling outside of existing codes?

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NFPA 211, Standard for Chimney’s, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

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35
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A code is a _____

A

model

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36
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Safety “Listed” appliances and products give the ____ validated specifications for installing the product.

A

AHJ

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37
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Only the ___ can approve an installation.

A

AHJ

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38
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Other recognized testing agencies ____ or ____ products.

A

list or classify

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39
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A ______ product is not “approved” until the authority having jurisdiction recognizes and accepts the validity of the product instructions.

A

listed

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40
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It often takes several ______ for model codes to be adopted, so it is likely your _____ may appear old when it is current.

A

years; documents (papers)

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41
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UL was established in _____ as an electrical equipment test agency

A

1898

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42
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction :

  • can set and enforce their own standards
  • must follow NFPA 211
  • must follow the manufacturers instructions
  • must folllow IRC
A

can set and enforce their own standards

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43
Q

UL 103 is the UL listing for what type of product?

  • free standing wood stoves
  • gas logs
  • gas free-standing stoves
  • factory built chimney
A

factory built chimney

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44
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NFPA 211 is the standard for…

  • Fireplaces, Chimneys, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
  • Standard for the installation of Oil-Burning equipment
  • natural fuel gas code
  • standard for fireplace accessories
A

Fireplaces, Chimneys, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances

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45
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Prior to setting a ladder, walk around the house to ensure that:

A

you have chosen the best position

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46
Q

What conditions indicate that histoplasmosis fungi may be present?

A

when the droppings of birds and bats are present

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47
Q

Minimum requirements for one and two family dwellings can be found in:

  • International Fuel Gas Code
  • International Building Code
  • International Residential Code
  • International Mechanical Code
A

International Residential Code

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48
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When walking on a roof you should

A

wear shoes with soft soles

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49
Q

Aromatic hydrocarbons are

A

attached to soot and in vapors rising up the chimney

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50
Q

If a ladder contacts a roof 32 feet from the ground, the base of the ladder should be ____ feet from the building.

A

8 feet

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51
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When using rotary sweeping tools, you should

A

use a protective sleeve around the rods

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52
Q

The strongest part of the roof is typically

A

valleys and ridges

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53
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An accident requiring hospitalization requires notifying OSHA within ___ hours

A

24

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54
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When positioning a ladder you should

A

have at least 36 inches of ladder above the contact point with the roof

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55
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A ladder should be placed at what angle?

A

4 to 1

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56
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What type of roofing material is easily broken and also slippery?

A

slate and cedar shake

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57
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Negative pressure respirators use ____ to draw air through the filter.

A

users breathing power

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58
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The appropriate filter for sweeping must be capable of filtering what substances at a minimum?

A

dust and organic vapors

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59
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Positive pressure respirators use ___ to draw air through the filter.

A

a battery powered motor

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60
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____ are known carcinogens.

A

aromatic hydrocarbons

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61
Q

A quality respirator helps prevent contracting

A

histoplasmosis

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62
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____ can cause anaphylactic shock

A

insect stings

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63
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Creosote and soot exposure increases the risk for

A

certain cancers

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64
Q

Raccoons cause risk of rabies, fleas, bites, and ____

A

roundworms

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65
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A Level 1 Inspection requires

A

readily accessible areas be inspected

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66
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Rotary sweeping systems are useful with chains for

A

removed glazed creosote

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67
Q

Vacuums are the technicians primary tool for

A

dust control

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68
Q

The ability to readily conduct electricity is a characteristic of which type of ladder?

A

aluminum

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69
Q

What is the diameter of a flue that has an area of 28 square inches?

A

6”

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70
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Which type of sweeping system creates the greatest challenge in controlling dust?

A

rotary

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71
Q

The Fire Tetrahedron is also referred to as the

A

Combustion process

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72
Q

High smoke density causes

A

greater creosote accumulation

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73
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High efficiency gas appliances when vented into a masonry chimney often

A

require a properly sized chimney liner

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74
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Areas that can be reached for inspection or maintenance without the use of tools or ladders are defined as ____ in NFPA 211.

A

readily accessible

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75
Q

Clearances listed in manufacturers instructions are ____

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minimum clearance

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76
Q

When diagnosing issues with a chimney the two most important things to keep in mind are

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flow and draft

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77
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The NFPA 211 defines three terms that are important to understand the inspection process. What are they?

A

readily accessible, accessible, non-accessible

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78
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As a part of Level 1 Inspection you are required to check

A

hearth extension sizing and condition

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79
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Drilling a hole in a smoke chamber to check wall thickness would be

A

part of Level 3 Inspection

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80
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The circumstances that give rise to an inspection

A

determine the level of inspection

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81
Q

Sale or transfer of a property triggers what level of inspection?

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Level 2

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82
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NFPA 211 defines a qualified agency as someone who

A

is experienced in the connection, inspection, and repair of heat producing appliances

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83
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NFPA 211 recommends that all chimneys, fireplaces, and vents be inspected

A

annually

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84
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Suspecting a hidden concealed hazard would trigger what level of inspection?

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Level 3

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85
Q

A missing firestop would be expected to be noted in what level of inspection?

A

Level 3

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86
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If you notice a great deal of dust and debris when sweeping you should

A

use shorter, slower strokes

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87
Q

Evidence of a chimney fire signals a need for a ___ inspection

A

level 2

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88
Q

A stainless steal liner should not be swept with

A

rotary chains

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89
Q

A discolored or melted chimney cap indicates

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a chimney fire or high heat incident has occured

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90
Q

When the flue contains large amounts of creosote and dust you should

A

push the brush in flue slowly

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91
Q

Always do what prior to proceeding with a sweeping?

A

don you respirator

92
Q

When sweeping, air and dust entering the home is indicative of

A

a downdraft

93
Q

Unsafe roof access would indicate that the sweeping

A

from below is best

94
Q

NFPA 211 states when you sweep a chimney you must perform what level of inspection?

A

level 1

95
Q

Required clearances for a wood stove would best be found in

A

manufacturers instruction or date plate on the appliance

96
Q

Unlisted wood burning stoves require ______ inches of floor protection on all sides

A

18

97
Q

The cross section area of a flue can not exceed ____ times the flue collar for a wood stove vented into an exterior chimney

A

2

98
Q

A connector pipe at least 6 feet long must rise at least ___ from the appliance to the chimney

A

1.5 inches

99
Q

If you drop oil soot on the floor you should

A

hold the vacuum hose over the soot, but not in contact with it, and vacuum it up

100
Q

Connector pipe elbows that have become disassembled must be

A

replaced with a new elbow

101
Q

A free standing wood connector pipe must extend

A

from the flue collar to the flue liner inner wall

102
Q

A homeowner complaining of creosote odor is experiencing

A

a flow reversal in their chimney

103
Q

Fireplaces are more dependent on ___ to function properly and wood stoves are more dependent on ____ to function properly.

A

flow, draft

104
Q

When designing a venting system it should be

A

inside the building envelope

105
Q

Flues with offsets may require

A

sweeping from both above and below

106
Q

Fireplaces have higher ___ requirements than wood stoves to operate properly

A

flow

107
Q

When trying to reduce stack effect air should be brought in at ____

A

the lowest level of the home

108
Q

Servicing a pellet stove requires a first step of

A

disconnecting it from the power source

109
Q

Fireplace performance problems can be broken down in to four brand categories. These are inadequate flow, inadequate draft, flow reversals due to pressure issues and ____

A

wind induced down drafts

110
Q

At a minimum, how much higher does the chimney need to be than any point within 10 feet of the chimney?

A

24 inches

111
Q

Which of the following will not contribute to depressurization of the house, possibly resulting in a flow reversal?

A

chimney located outside of zone turbulence

112
Q

When placing a ladder, how many rungs should be above the point of contact with the roof?

A

3

113
Q

UL 103 Standard for Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heated Appliances

A

Chimneys that are tested to 2100 F rather than 1700F, receive a UL 103- HT Listing
The manufacturer can choose either testing method

114
Q

UL 127

A

Standard for Factory-Built Fireplaces

115
Q

UL 103

A

Standard for Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heated Appliances

116
Q

UL 391

A

Standard for Solid-Fuel and Combination Fuel Central and Supplementary Furnace

117
Q

UL 441

A

Standard for Gas Vent

118
Q

UL 462

A

Standard for Heating Reclaimers for Gas, Oil, or Solid fuel-fired appliances

119
Q

UL 641

A

Standard for Type L - Low Temp Venting Systems

120
Q

UL 737

A

Standard for Fireplace Stove

121
Q

UL 896

A

Standard for Oil-Burning Stoves

122
Q

UL 907

A

Standard for Fireplace Accessories

123
Q

UL 1482

A

Standard for Solid Fuel Type Room Heaters

124
Q

UL 1618

A

Standard for Wall protectors, floor protectors, and hearth extensions

125
Q

UL 1777

A

Standard for Chimney Liners

126
Q

UL 2115

A

Standard for Processed Solid-Fuel fire log and firestarters

127
Q

UL 2523

A

Standard for Solid-Fuel water heaters and boilers

128
Q

When was the NFPA founded?

A

1896

129
Q

What is the NFPA?

A

National Fire Protection Association
a global nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property, and economic loss due to fire, electrical, and related hazards

130
Q

NFPA 31

A

Standard for Installation of Oil fired equipment

131
Q

NFPA 54

A

Natural Fuel Gas Code

132
Q

What is the ANSI?

A

American National Standards Institute
Overseas the creation, promulgation, and use of thousands of norms and guidelines that directly impact business in nearly every sector (from acoustical devices to construction equipment, from dairy and livestock to energy distribution)

133
Q

Define accreditation

A

assessing the competence of organizations determining conformance to standard

134
Q

ANSI Z21.50

A

Vented Gas Fireplace - not tested

135
Q

ANSI Z21.60

A

Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid-Fuel fireplaces

136
Q

ANSI Z21.88

A

Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters - tested

137
Q

ANSI Z21.11.2

A

Gas-Fired Room Heaters, Volume 2 Unvented Room Heaters

138
Q

When was ANSI founded?

A

1918

139
Q

What is the ASTM?

A

American Society for Testing and Material
Leader in development and delivery of voluntary consensus standards, with over 12,000 standards used around the world to improve product quality, enhance health and safety, strengthen market access and trade, and build consumer confidence

140
Q

When was ASTM founded?

A

1898

141
Q

ASTM E-1509

A

Standard Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel burning type

142
Q

ASTM C315

A

Standard Specification for Clay Flue Liner and Chimney Pott

143
Q

ASTM C1261

A

Standard Specification for Firebox brick for Residential Fireplaces

144
Q

What is ICC?

A

International Code Council

This code bodies decided to disband and work through a united building code written and published

145
Q

What is IRC?

A

International Residential Code

A modern, up-to-date residential code that safe guards the public health and safety in all communities, large and small

146
Q

The IRC contains a complete set of code provisions, covering all aspects of construction. List them

A
  • building
  • energy conservation
  • plumbing
  • mechanical
  • fuel gas provisions included through an agreement with American Gas Association
  • electrical provision from the 2014 National Electrical Code
147
Q

List IRC Principles

A
  • protection of public health
  • safety
  • welfare
148
Q

What is IBC?

A

International Building Code
addresses structural strength, means of egress, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, accessibility, energy conservation and life, safety regarding new and existing buildings, facilities, and systems

149
Q

The ___ is referenced for coverage of detached one and two family dwellings and townhomes.

A

IRC

150
Q

What is the IMC?

A

International Mechanical Code
a model code that regulates the design and installation of mechanical systems, appliance renting duct, and ventilation systems, combustion air provisions, hydronic systems, and solar systems

151
Q

What is IEBC?

A

International Existing Building Code

contains requirements intended to encourage the use and reuse of existing buildings

152
Q

What is IECC?

A

International Energy Conservation Code

establish minimum regulations for energy efficient buildings

153
Q

The ___ edition of IECC requires that new wood-burning fireplaces have gasketed doors and outdoor combustion air

A

2009

154
Q

What is LEED?

A

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Provides a rating system that provides builders criteria to follow to achieve certification

155
Q

What is ICC700?

A

National Green Building Standard
provides a rating system with progressive performance levels determined by meeting minimum point levels in building categories and minimum overall points

156
Q

What is IgCC?

A

International Green Construction Code

mandatory baseline standard for the construction of high performance green buildings

157
Q

What is NSPS?

A

New Source Performance Standard

158
Q

What is HUD?

A

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

159
Q

List requirements for HUD

A
  • must be installed according to terms of the appliance listing and manufacturers instructions
  • the listed factory built chimney must be attached directly to the fireplace or stove
  • combustion air must be supplied
  • the appliance must be secured to the structure to avoid displacement
  • appliance must have doors
  • appliance cannot be installed in a sleeping room
160
Q

What temperature gets 100% combustion?

A

1100F

161
Q

List combustion stages

A

Stage 1 - drying
Stage 2- pyrolysis
Stage 3 - charcoal

162
Q

What does creosote begin as?

A

condense wood

163
Q

What is the maximum temperature for flue gas?

A

1000F

164
Q

Area of circle

A

A = π r²

165
Q

Smoke Detectors

A

ionization

photoelectric

166
Q

CSIA recommends ____ type fire extinguisher.

A

ABC

167
Q

What does the “A” in “ABC” fire extinguisher stand for?

A

wood and paper (combustible)

168
Q

_____ vents are ONLY approved for wall furnace

A

BW

169
Q

The _____ ____ in a BW vent should always be on the return side of furnace to ensure positive pressure around combustion.

A

furnace blower

170
Q

How many inches in 6 square feet?

A

864 inches

171
Q

____ switch is safety switch. Can also be known as _____.

A

stack; cad cell

172
Q

Pascal (PSI) measures ____

A

internal pressure

173
Q

A normal fireplace measures __-__ PSI.

A

5-10

174
Q

____= 1 PSI

A

6890

175
Q

What does the “Blower Door Test” measure?

A

airtightedness of the building OR the amount of pressure passing through the building

176
Q

NFPA 211 is a ____

A

standard

177
Q

Define corbel

A

units of masonry projecting UPWARD and OUTWARD from the face of the wall or chimney in course to form or support or ledge for a beam, rafter, or other member

178
Q

How do you determine draft?

A

temperature difference and the height of the column

179
Q

Define firestop

A

airspace between attic and roof (26 galvanized steel)

180
Q

Define Rise and Run

A

length of connector should not exceed 75% of venting system height above connector
connector should rise 1/4 inch per foot from the appliance to chimney

181
Q

How thick should firebox wall be?

A

8” firebrick

2” minimum firebrick lining

182
Q

Without firebrick, how thick should the wall be?

A

12”

183
Q

How thick should smoke chamber wall be?

A

6” thick when lined with 2” firebrick

184
Q

Without firebrick lining, how thick should smoke chamber walls be?

A

at least 8” thick

185
Q

Smoke chamber _____ should not exceed FP ___.

DOUBLE UP ON ANSWER

A

height, width

depth, depth

186
Q

Inner walls should be _____ and not inclining more than ___ degrees from _____.

A

smooth, 45, vertical

187
Q

Liner should be at least ___ thick steel for fireplace unit.

A

1/4 inch

188
Q

Wall thickness must be with at least ___ solid masonry (remaining 4” may be air chambers between steel and firebox walls).

A

4 inches

189
Q

Rod and Brush Method

A

a system utilizing interconnected rods and brushes used by many sweeps in US and Canada

190
Q

Chimney Brushes

A

are used to remove creosote and soot deposits from flue interiors
2 different materials
oil-tempered steel wire
polypropylene

191
Q

brushes

A

round, 4-14 in diameter
oval, 6-8 in round
square
rectangular, 7x7, 7x11, 11x11

192
Q

Wire Chimney Brushes

A

most commonly used brushes

made of oil tempered steel bristles placed on a steel spindle in a two-on-two pattern

193
Q

What brush is the better choice for a factory built chimney?

A

softer polypropylene

194
Q

____ wire brushes provide a more aggressive scraping action making them a better choice for use with glazed creosote.

A

flat-wire

195
Q

Never use ___ brushes in a factory built chimney or on stainless steel.

A

flat-wire brushes

196
Q

_____ chimney brushes are commonly used for sweeping coal, oil flues, and flues with dusty or sooty deposits.

A

Polypropylene

197
Q

____ brushes corrode when exposed to sulfur compounds found in coal and oil flues.

A

wire

198
Q

The _____ the bristle, the greater the brush flexibility.

A

thinner

199
Q

List the types of rods and connectors

A

fiber glass
polypropylene
nylon
metal

200
Q

____ rods only have three diameters.

A

fiberglass

201
Q

The rods with ________ (__) threaded ends allow for connection with other rods by a screw-on coupling or a quick disconnect coupling.

A

National Pipe Thread (NPT)

202
Q

______ rods are more flexible than fiberglass rods and are available wit threaded ends.

A

polypropylene

203
Q

____ rods are the most flexible.

A

nylon

204
Q

____ rods are mostly used as a starter rod to pass through a thimble or offset and then connected to a stiffer rod for sweeping.

A

nylon

205
Q

Describe rotary cleaning system.

A

-used to sweep flue
-consists of loops or strands of steel cable, plastic weed trimmer-type line or even chain
-all tools turned by an electric drill
-

206
Q

hand brushes

A

used to clean firebox interiors, smoke chambers, connectors, thimbles, stove interior and chimney caps

207
Q

what are the most commonly used hand brushes?

A

u-brush
pot brush
wire brush (with attached scrapers)

208
Q

U Brush

A

u-shaped, bristles along sides and curved front, mounted on flexible stem, typically 2” thick, 4.5” wide, and 5” long, with 1/4” pipe thread at the end of stem
MOST VERSATILE, MOST USEFUL

209
Q

Pot Brush

A

long handled brush with styrene or natural bristles
useful for cleaning caked surfaces
long neck makes it possible to reach into smoke chamber

210
Q

Smoke Chamber Cleaning Brush

A

bristles that stand straight up

powered and rotated by drill

211
Q

Fox Tail

A

soft bristle brush
good for soot and ash clean up remaining in the firebox or for cleaning the accessible areas in a factory built fireplace

212
Q

list glazed creosote removers

A

hand tool
mechanical
chemical

213
Q

_________ devices are effective when used to remove hard, bumpy deposits or smooth glaze. Ineffective against tacky creosote.

A

Mechanical

214
Q

________ device is a liquid catalyst that is sprayed directly on wood in a fire.

A

Chemical

215
Q

List ladder classifications

A 
Type IAA (Construction and Industrial Heavy Duty, 375 lbs.)
Type IA (300 lbs)
Type I (250 lbs.)
Type 2 (Tradesman and Farm, Medium Duty, 225 lbs.)
Type 3 (Household, Light duty, 200 lbs.)
216
Q

Define viewers

A

a camera with a fixed focus and no “zoom” capabilities

217
Q

Define scanners

A

a camera with a remote or auto focus capability

218
Q

Define portable documentation center

A

same camera as scanner but includes audio and video

219
Q

Name the types of fuel

A 
wood
coal
gas
fuel oil 
pellet 
solid fuel
220
Q

_______ has a specific gravity of 1.52, which means it is heavier than ___.

A

Liquefied Petroleum; air

221
Q

What is the primary source of fuel in many parts of the US, specifically the northeastern portion.

A

fuel oil

222
Q

Define pyrolysis

A

chemical change brought about by the action of heat

223
Q

Masonry Chimneys

A

often site built and maybe constructed of brick, concrete blocks, stone or cast material or a combo

224
Q

Modular Precast Chimneys

A

composed of factory made, field-assembled component of pre-cast masonry materials

225
Q

The _____ ____ goes from the flue collar on the stove to the ceiling, wall, or fireplace where the conversion to the chimney takes place.

A

connector pipe

226
Q

Stainless Steel Lining System

A

manufactured for lining masonry chimney

comes in 2 categories: (rigid or flexible)

CHIMNEY STUFF (1 decks)

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