Fireplace with unusual feature

[Bruce Thompson]

I mentioned further exam by CSIA person but didn't mention prior to closing. I've not used that term, but I notice that many do.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

http://www.csia.org/PressRoom/PressR...9/Default.aspx

http://www.csia.org/PressRoom/PressR...6/Default.aspx

Level 2 Inspection is needed prior to closing.

Level II Inspection: The addition of a new home heating appliance or a change in the type of fuel a homeowner is burning requires a Level II inspection. This inspection level is also required upon the sale or transfer of a property or after an operating malfunction or external event that is likely to have caused damage to the chimney. The scope of a Level II inspection includes that of the Level I inspection plus the inspection of accessible portions of the attics, crawl spaces and basements. It may also include a performance test such as a smoke test or a pressure test and possibly an interior chimney video inspection if recommended by the certified chimney sweep.

[Bruce Thompson]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

This inspection level is also required upon the sale or transfer of a property.

Forgive my naivete (without the dieresis).

Who requires this inspection prior to the sale of the home?

Bruce

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by bthompson1

Forgive my naivete (without the dieresis).

Who requires this inspection prior to the sale of the home?

Bruce

To me, it is a recommendation, not a requirement. Some things are better found before spending the big bucks but it is ultimately up to the client.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Originally Posted by bthompson1

Forgive my naivete (without the dieresis).

Who requires this inspection prior to the sale of the home?

Bruce

.....On January 13, 2000, the National Fire Protection Association adopted these levels of inspection into code NFPA 211 (Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances). NFPA 211 is the standard upon which certified chimney sweeps base their services.....

Adopted Standard for over 7 Years.

A recommendation of anything Less would be Less than Minimum.

Do you disagree?

[Bruce Thompson]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

.....On January 13, 2000, the National Fire Protection Association adopted these levels of inspection into code NFPA 211 (Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances). NFPA 211 is the standard upon which certified chimney sweeps base their services.....

Adopted Standard for over 7 Years.

A recommendation of anything Less would be Less than Minimum.

Do you disagree?

What is there to disagree??

However, the NFPA will not police real estate transactions. A standard, yes. A recommendation, yes. A requirement, how?

[Brian E. Kelly]

How did the damper function?

[Bruce Thompson]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

How did the damper function?

Well since it was a gas unit the damper should've been blocked open. In this case, it was...

because the copper pipe wouldn't allow it close!

Besides that it was very difficult to operate...

B

[Brian E. Kelly]

Wll Bruce since the copper gas piping was also serving as the damper stop I really don't understand what all the fuss is about. Seems like value added engineering to me

Carry on.