What does NOT have to be inspected on a fireplace?
firebrick
damper operation
draft strength
hearth
2006-07-08 13:48:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Firebrick is inspected to ensure there are no cracks in either the brick or mortar.
Damper operation is inspected to make sure it works and closes properly.
Draft strength is not inspected per se, but items pertaining to it (chimney/height) are.
Hearths are inspected to ensure proper materials and distance from combustibles.
Hope this helps.
2006-07-08 15:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by nite92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have never had any part of our fireplace inspected. Never heard of anyone having theirs inspected. If it burns wood and sucks the smoke out I figure we're batting 1000. Had it for 35 years. It's all brick. m
2006-07-08 13:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd guess draft strength. I mean, how do you measure the amount of draft in a chimney? It changes based on wind speed. Or so I thought.
2006-07-08 14:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by Rick S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in 28 yrs. i have never seen an inspector look at a fireplace. i'm sure he glances to see that there is fire brick install in the fire box.... but never ask me any questions
lic. gn. contractor
2006-07-08 14:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the important part is the damper. the hearth doesn't need to be inspected very often.
2006-07-08 13:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the firebrick, i think. i m pretty sure of it, although i dont got 1
2006-07-08 13:50:43 · answer #6 · answered by beatleslover650 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋