CSIA Exam Comprehensive Study Guide – Questions
With Insightful Solutions
What edition of the International Residential Code is utilized by CSIA in their
IRC Test Correct Answer - 2018
NFPA ______________requires__________openings for any flue where liquid or solid
fuel was previously used Correct Answer - 54 / cleanout
A Barometric damper can only _______________draft Correct Answer -
decrease
A catalytic combuster will __________ the ignition temperature of the flue gases
Correct Answer - lower
______________________-is the process for applying refractory material to the
inside of a smoke chamber Correct Answer - parging
A __________Is a factory built, field-installed product consisting of a firebox
assembly designed to be installed within or partially within the firebox of a
fireplace Correct Answer - fireplace insert
What are the letters in UL1777 an abbreviation for Correct Answer -
Underwriters Labratory
UL 1777 is a standard for_______________________ Correct Answer - chimney
relining materials
Please provide the definition of the abbreviation AHJ Correct Answer -
Authority Having Jurisdiction
A fireplace opening more than 6 square feet must have a hearth extension
projection of a minimum of Correct Answer - 20
103 HT is the Standard for what systems Correct Answer - Class A
chimneys
, Wood has an approximate heating value of Correct Answer - 8200 BTUs
per pound
_______________ is the percentage of potential energy converted into useful heat
in the fire chamber Correct Answer - combustion efficiency
Gases given off by burning wood in a woodstove
require__________________degrees Fahrenheit to burn unless there is a catalytic
combustor on the appliance Correct Answer - 1100
In order to determine the square inches available inside of a rectangular flue
you would _________________________ Correct Answer - Measure the length
and width and then multiply the length times the width
A ladder should be placed against a roof at a_________________angle Correct
Answer - 4:1
Never wear _________________________shoes on a roof. Check all that apply
Correct Answer - Leather soled, Sandals, Worn out, or High Heeled
The rapid oxidations of fuel usually accompanied by the production of heat
and light is called_____________________________ Correct Answer -
Combustion
If an elbow is found that has separated, the following would be the correct
action to recommend Correct Answer - Recommend the elbow be
replaced
NFPA recommends clean out doors or openings for any flue unless it serves
a______________________________- Correct Answer - Fireplace
The following items can affect the performance of a wood burning appliance
(select all that apply) Correct Answer - Stack Effect, Unsealed attic
access door in the living quarters, bathroom exhaust fans, kitchen exhaust
fans
Which stage of combustion is the most critical for the formation of creosote
Correct Answer - Pyrolysis
With Insightful Solutions
What edition of the International Residential Code is utilized by CSIA in their
IRC Test Correct Answer - 2018
NFPA ______________requires__________openings for any flue where liquid or solid
fuel was previously used Correct Answer - 54 / cleanout
A Barometric damper can only _______________draft Correct Answer -
decrease
A catalytic combuster will __________ the ignition temperature of the flue gases
Correct Answer - lower
______________________-is the process for applying refractory material to the
inside of a smoke chamber Correct Answer - parging
A __________Is a factory built, field-installed product consisting of a firebox
assembly designed to be installed within or partially within the firebox of a
fireplace Correct Answer - fireplace insert
What are the letters in UL1777 an abbreviation for Correct Answer -
Underwriters Labratory
UL 1777 is a standard for_______________________ Correct Answer - chimney
relining materials
Please provide the definition of the abbreviation AHJ Correct Answer -
Authority Having Jurisdiction
A fireplace opening more than 6 square feet must have a hearth extension
projection of a minimum of Correct Answer - 20
103 HT is the Standard for what systems Correct Answer - Class A
chimneys
, Wood has an approximate heating value of Correct Answer - 8200 BTUs
per pound
_______________ is the percentage of potential energy converted into useful heat
in the fire chamber Correct Answer - combustion efficiency
Gases given off by burning wood in a woodstove
require__________________degrees Fahrenheit to burn unless there is a catalytic
combustor on the appliance Correct Answer - 1100
In order to determine the square inches available inside of a rectangular flue
you would _________________________ Correct Answer - Measure the length
and width and then multiply the length times the width
A ladder should be placed against a roof at a_________________angle Correct
Answer - 4:1
Never wear _________________________shoes on a roof. Check all that apply
Correct Answer - Leather soled, Sandals, Worn out, or High Heeled
The rapid oxidations of fuel usually accompanied by the production of heat
and light is called_____________________________ Correct Answer -
Combustion
If an elbow is found that has separated, the following would be the correct
action to recommend Correct Answer - Recommend the elbow be
replaced
NFPA recommends clean out doors or openings for any flue unless it serves
a______________________________- Correct Answer - Fireplace
The following items can affect the performance of a wood burning appliance
(select all that apply) Correct Answer - Stack Effect, Unsealed attic
access door in the living quarters, bathroom exhaust fans, kitchen exhaust
fans
Which stage of combustion is the most critical for the formation of creosote
Correct Answer - Pyrolysis
