CSIA Certification Exam Version 1
Questions And Answers Practice Questions
with Solutions Newest | Already Graded A+
Draft is measured by... - Answer--inches in water column
Definition of Draft - Answer--Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the
venting system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - Answer--Give it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - Answer--Size 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? - Answer--NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ -
Answer--water vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? -
Answer--National Fuel Gas Code
Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... - Answer--in
the installation instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - Answer--slow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - Answer--The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the
application of heat
Perfect combustion results in: - Answer--Only Co2 and water vapor
Creosote formation: - Answer--Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting
system
, Residence time - Answer--length of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp - Answer--50%
Creosote should be removed because... - Answer--Fire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - Answer--prevent leaks
Baffle location and purpose? - Answer--Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - Answer--Prevents excessive draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the
fireplace fire chamber. - Answer--Inside width
Combustion needs... - Answer--Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - Answer--Nominal dimensions vary by
1/2"
What is combustion? - Answer--The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and light.
Parging the smoke chamber improves FLOW by... - Answer--Reducing turbulence,
and eliminating corbeling
Connector dampers should not block greater than ___% of the connector when
closed. - Answer--80%
Heat reclaimer / extractor - Answer--Fits inline with connector, and is NOT to be used
with wood burning
What inspection level determines if a wall pass-through is installed properly? -
Answer--Level 2
Hearth stove should only be connected to... - Answer--A properly built masonry
fireplace
What problems are created when mortar joints between flue tiles are not smoothed?
- Answer--May create turbulence and increased residence time of exhaust.
Questions And Answers Practice Questions
with Solutions Newest | Already Graded A+
Draft is measured by... - Answer--inches in water column
Definition of Draft - Answer--Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the
venting system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - Answer--Give it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - Answer--Size 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? - Answer--NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ -
Answer--water vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? -
Answer--National Fuel Gas Code
Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... - Answer--in
the installation instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - Answer--slow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - Answer--The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the
application of heat
Perfect combustion results in: - Answer--Only Co2 and water vapor
Creosote formation: - Answer--Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting
system
, Residence time - Answer--length of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp - Answer--50%
Creosote should be removed because... - Answer--Fire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - Answer--prevent leaks
Baffle location and purpose? - Answer--Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - Answer--Prevents excessive draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the
fireplace fire chamber. - Answer--Inside width
Combustion needs... - Answer--Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - Answer--Nominal dimensions vary by
1/2"
What is combustion? - Answer--The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and light.
Parging the smoke chamber improves FLOW by... - Answer--Reducing turbulence,
and eliminating corbeling
Connector dampers should not block greater than ___% of the connector when
closed. - Answer--80%
Heat reclaimer / extractor - Answer--Fits inline with connector, and is NOT to be used
with wood burning
What inspection level determines if a wall pass-through is installed properly? -
Answer--Level 2
Hearth stove should only be connected to... - Answer--A properly built masonry
fireplace
What problems are created when mortar joints between flue tiles are not smoothed?
- Answer--May create turbulence and increased residence time of exhaust.
