NFPA 211, Chapter 1, categorizes chimneys and vents according to: 1) the appliances they serve
and 2) their maximum continuous flue gas temperature. The class of service is based on a
maximum, continuous, appliance-outlet, flue gas temperature of not greater than
a. 1000*F
b. 2000*F
c. 500*F A...
c. the chamber where heat is transferred through walls to air or water ANS : c
A vent is used for _____.
a. listed gas or oil burning appliances
b. solid fuel appliances, such as a wood stove
c. any gas furnace ANS : a
NFPA 211, Chapter 1, categorizes chimneys and vents according to: 1) the appliances they serve
and 2) their maximum continuous flue gas temperature. The class of service is based on a
maximum, continuous, appliance-outlet, flue gas temperature of not greater than
a. 1000*F
b. 2000*F
c. 500*F ANS : a
The B-Vents are a listed venting system usually made of metal pipe with an aluminum inner wall.
They are usually a double-wall pipe with an air space. They are used for venting listed gas
appliances with draft hoods and should be installed only according to manufacturer's
instructions.
, a. True
b. False ANS : a
Type BW - Vent is _____.
a. low clearance black wall pipe
b. B-Vent which can be installed in a stud cavity of a wall
c. direct vent piping used for fireplaces ANS : b
Not all fireplaces are suitable for a hearth stove installation. Hearth stoves should only be
connected to _____.
a. prefabricated fireplace chimneys
b. class "A" stainless chimneys
c. properly constructed masonry fireplaces ANS : c
Unless an insert is listed otherwise, the resulting floor protection should extend _____.
a. 18" in front of the appliance
b. 12" in front of the appliance
c. 24" on either side of the appliance
d. 9" above the appliance ANS : a
A fireplace damper is usually located at the _____.
a. throat of the fireplace; the intersection of the firebox and the smoke chamber
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