CSIA Certification – Questions With Comprehensive Solutions, Exams of
Public Health
Draft is measured by... - ANSWERinches in water column
Definition of Draft - ANSWERDifference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the
venting system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - ANSWERGive it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - ANSWERSize of venting system
passageway
A masonry chimney is required by what to have a cleanout if the flue
previously vented a solid or liquid fuel appliance? - ANSWERNFPA 54
(National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ -
ANSWERwater vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where?
- ANSWERNational Fuel Gas Code
,Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... -
ANSWERin the installation instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - ANSWERslow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - ANSWERThe chemical alteration of wood as a result of
the application of heat
Perfect combustion results in: - ANSWEROnly Co2 and water vapor
Creosote formation: - ANSWERTar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the
venting system
Residence time - ANSWERlength of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp -
ANSWER50%
Creosote should be removed because... - ANSWERFire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - ANSWERprevent leaks
, Baffle location and purpose? - ANSWERLocated between the firebox and flue
collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - ANSWERPrevents excessive
draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the
fireplace fire chamber. - ANSWERInside width
Combustion needs... - ANSWERHeat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - ANSWERNominal dimensions
vary by 1/2"
What is combustion? - ANSWERThe rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat
and light.
Parging the smoke chamber improves FLOW by... - ANSWERReducing
turbulence, and eliminating corbeling
Connector dampers should not block greater than ___% of the connector
when closed. - ANSWER80%
Heat reclaimer / extractor - ANSWERFits inline with connector, and is NOT to
be used with wood burning
Public Health
Draft is measured by... - ANSWERinches in water column
Definition of Draft - ANSWERDifference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the
venting system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - ANSWERGive it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - ANSWERSize of venting system
passageway
A masonry chimney is required by what to have a cleanout if the flue
previously vented a solid or liquid fuel appliance? - ANSWERNFPA 54
(National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ -
ANSWERwater vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where?
- ANSWERNational Fuel Gas Code
,Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... -
ANSWERin the installation instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - ANSWERslow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - ANSWERThe chemical alteration of wood as a result of
the application of heat
Perfect combustion results in: - ANSWEROnly Co2 and water vapor
Creosote formation: - ANSWERTar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the
venting system
Residence time - ANSWERlength of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp -
ANSWER50%
Creosote should be removed because... - ANSWERFire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - ANSWERprevent leaks
, Baffle location and purpose? - ANSWERLocated between the firebox and flue
collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - ANSWERPrevents excessive
draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the
fireplace fire chamber. - ANSWERInside width
Combustion needs... - ANSWERHeat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - ANSWERNominal dimensions
vary by 1/2"
What is combustion? - ANSWERThe rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat
and light.
Parging the smoke chamber improves FLOW by... - ANSWERReducing
turbulence, and eliminating corbeling
Connector dampers should not block greater than ___% of the connector
when closed. - ANSWER80%
Heat reclaimer / extractor - ANSWERFits inline with connector, and is NOT to
be used with wood burning
