CSIA Certification Exam
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1. _______ appliance exhaust contains sulphur which can combine
with moisture to produce sulfuric acid. - ANS ✔Oil
2. 1st choice of brush for oil passage flues and why? - ANS
✔Polypropylene (plastic) because they do not corrode or degrade
from corrosive deposits
3. 2 Fundamental tools for a chimney sweep - ANS ✔Lights and
mirrors
6. 3 Positive aspects of Cast-in-Place liners - ANS ✔1. adds
structural integrity to chimney
2. resists corrosive deposits
3. able to support any fuel or appliance when sized properly
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7. A "breech" is synonymous with a... - ANS ✔thimble.
8. A barometric draft regulator... - ANS ✔limits the draft that pulls
air into the heating appliance
9. A fireplace damper is usually located... - ANS ✔at the throat of the
fireplace
10. a level 2 inspection includes all aspects of level 1 - TRUE or
FALSE? - ANS ✔TRUE
11. A masonry chimney is required by what to have a cleanout
if the flue previously vented a solid or liquid fuel appliance? -
ANS ✔NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
12. a pipe that passes through a wall, goes up the wall, to a
slanted cap, is called? - ANS ✔snorkel vent
13. A stove or insert can use a masonry fireplace if... - ANS
✔there is a connector that extends from the appliance to the flue
liner.
14. After cleaning a clogged flue, double check that... - ANS
✔no obstructions still exist
15. All chimneys must be at least ___ inches above roof
penetration. - ANS ✔36 inches
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16. Animal hazards from raccoons, squirrels, and birds
include: - ANS ✔rabies, fleas, ticks, bites, roundworms, and
histoplasmosis
17. Baffle location and purpose? - ANS ✔Located between the
firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
18. Before setting up a ladder you should... - ANS ✔walk
around perimeter to choose best location
19. best choice tool to sweep a factory built chimney - ANS
✔rods with same diameter as the flue and a soft brush
20. Best method of climbing ladders - ANS ✔Climb with both
hands on rails (sides)
21. Best way to avoid creosote related illness... - ANS ✔Protect
yourself from exposure
22. brick between flue liners is called a... - ANS ✔wythe
23. BTUs from natural gas - ANS ✔Natural gas = 1000 BTUs
24. Category I gas appliances are expected to have flue gas
temperatures _____ degrees above their dew point. - ANS ✔140
degrees
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