The Official CSIA Exam Study Cards 2024 With 100% correct answers
0 view 0 purchase
Course
CSIA
Institution
CSIA
What is a corbel? - masonry projecting upward and outward from a wall or chimney
A cricket is designed to_________. - redirect water and snow away from the chimney
What is a wythe? - A course of brick separating flues within a chimney
When a round flue is used for the lining of a fireplace...
With 100% correct answers
What is a corbel? - ✔✔✔masonry projecting upward and outward from a wall or
chimney
A cricket is designed to_________. - ✔✔✔redirect water and snow away from the
chimney
What is a wythe? - ✔✔✔A course of brick separating flues within a chimney
When a round flue is used for the lining of a fireplace chimney the proper fireplace
opening to flue size ratio should be? - ✔✔✔12:1
Where unlined the smoke chamber walls shall be what thickness? - ✔✔✔8"
When the opening of the fireplace is 6 square feet the extension of the hearth should be
__________ ? - ✔✔✔20 inches
The inner surfaces of the smoke chamber shall not be inclined more than 45 degrees
from vertical: true or false? - ✔✔✔True
A level II inspection includes inspection of accessible areas of attics, basements,and
crawlspaces: true or false? - ✔✔✔True
The purpose of a heat reclaimer is to _______? - ✔✔✔extract heat from the flue
gases.
What answer best describes the allowable free air space around a flue tile? - ✔✔✔1/2"
to 4"
Crickets are recommended whenever the chimney is ____ wide or more. - ✔✔✔30"
The maximum allowable slope of an offset in a vertical flue is ___________. - ✔✔✔30
degrees
The net area of the spark arrestor must not be less than three times the net free area if
the chimney flue: true or false? - ✔✔✔True
What is the minimum thickness of a wythe? - ✔✔✔Four inches nominal
Chimney liners are listed to what standard? - ✔✔✔UL 1777
, NFPA 211 recommends annual cleaning of chimneys,fireplaces, and vents: true or
false? - ✔✔✔False
The horizontal length of a single-wall connector to a natural draft chimney or vent
serving a single appliance shall be not more than ______ of the height of the vertical
height of the chimney. - ✔✔✔75%
The effective area of a connector for a single appliance shall be ____ the area of the
appliance flue collar. - ✔✔✔not less than
Cleanout openings shall be provided in all chimney flues serving freestanding
appliances: true or false? - ✔✔✔true
Which of the following species may cause anaphylactic shock? - ✔✔✔bees
A type 3 ladder is rated for ______ . - ✔✔✔200lbs
Wood burns in three identifiable stages: ____________, ____________, and
____________. - ✔✔✔drying, pyrolysis , charcoal
The volume of gases which actually pass through the system as a result of draft
is___________. - ✔✔✔flow
Rectangular flues with aspect ratios greater than 2 to 1 shall be sized at least ____ of
fireplace opening. - ✔✔✔1:8
Single wall connector clearance for an unlisted gas appliance with a draft hood
is_____________. - ✔✔✔9 inches
A Level _____ inspection is done with ladders and common hand tools. - ✔✔✔2
Draft is the force or pressure difference between the inside and the outside of the
venting system: true or false? - ✔✔✔True
The ideal lift is to ____. - ✔✔✔lift with your legs and keep your back straight
Draft is ____________. - ✔✔✔the pressure difference between the inside and the
outside of the venting system
NFPA 211 recommends chimney flues should be inspected _____________
and_______________. - ✔✔✔annually, upon a real estate transfer
Two major factors that effect draft are ____________ and ____________. - ✔✔✔
temperature differential and chimney height
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EdwinEdwin99. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
