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NFPA 211 & Local Regulations Flashcards

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  1. According to NFPA 211, what is the minimum clearance required between a masonry chimney and combustible framing?

    Answer: 2 inches

    NFPA 211 requires a minimum 2-inch clearance between masonry chimneys and combustible framing members.

  2. Under NFPA 211, a Type HT (high-temperature) factory-built chimney is required when serving which appliance?

    Answer: Wood-burning fireplace insert rated above 1,400°F flue gas temperature

    Type HT chimneys are designed to handle high-temperature flue gases exceeding 1,400°F, such as those from certain wood-burning appliances.

  3. NFPA 211 requires masonry fireplace hearth extensions to extend at least how far in front of the fireplace opening for openings larger than 6 square feet?

    Answer: 20 inches

    For fireplace openings larger than 6 square feet, NFPA 211 requires the hearth extension to project at least 20 inches in front of the opening.

  4. What does NFPA 211 specify as the maximum distance a connector can travel horizontally before entering the chimney?

    Answer: 50% of the vertical rise of the connector

    NFPA 211 limits horizontal connector runs to no more than 75% of the vertical rise to maintain adequate draft.

  5. Under local building codes aligned with NFPA 211, a chimney inspection is typically classified into three levels. Which level inspection is required when a property is sold?

    Answer: Level 2

    A Level 2 inspection is required upon the sale or transfer of a property, as it includes accessible areas and video scanning of the flue.

  6. NFPA 211 defines 'listed' appliances or chimneys as those that have been:

    Answer: Evaluated by a qualified testing laboratory and found to meet specific standards

    A 'listed' product has been evaluated by a recognized testing laboratory (such as UL or ETL) and found to comply with applicable standards.

  7. According to NFPA 211, what is the required height of a chimney above a flat roof?

    Answer: 3 feet above the roof and 2 feet above any part of the building within 10 feet

    NFPA 211 requires chimneys to extend at least 3 feet above the highest point of roof penetration and 2 feet above any portion of the building within 10 feet.

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