NFI Core - Use Flash Cards (final) Questions With
Complete Solutions
Code covers all aspects of construction of single and two family
dwellings
International Residential Code ( IRC )
International Building Code ( IBC ) - covers everything not
covered by _ _ _ and all types of building unless exempted .
( page 31 )
IRC
Code that covers protection for installation and operation of
mechanical systems . ( page 31 )
International Mechanical Code ( IMC )
Code that covers design and installation of gas systems ( page
31 )
International Fuel Gas Code ( IFGC ) ( page 31 )
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code covers:
design and installation of fuel gas piping systems in homes and
other buildings .
New Source Performance Standard ( NSPS ) covers:
National Policy to regulate wood burning stove efficiency
In general , all stoves sold today must be approved by the __ __
__
,EPA
EPA May 2015 revised regs into affect for wood and pellet
stoves to 2.0 grams per hour if tested with ______ wood . 2.5
grams per hour if tested with ____________ .
crib, cordwood (page 32)
Program where fireplace manufactures participate to test wood
burning units to have them qualified by the EPA - not certified .
Must meet an emmission level o _________ g/kg or lower.
EPA wood burning fireplace program, 5.1
These building codes provide minimum requirements for life
safety and building and property protection. Referred to as "
overlay " or " reach " codes Exemplary approaches .
Green Building Codes and Standards
International Energy Conservation Code ( IECC - Min
regulations for energy efficient _____________ and installation
of energey efficient mechanical, lighting, and power systems.
2009 IECC required tight fitting flue damper or doors and
outdoor combustion air .
buildings (page 33 )
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) is
Voluntary green building certification program deleloped by the
US Green Building Council (ISGBC) . Additional certification .
Fireplaces and wood stoves must have _________
door ( page 34 )
, Walls are 16 " and 24 " on center with the 2x4 width being
________ wide
1.5 " (page 36)
The name for waves of energy that become heat when they
strike a solid object ( combustible material problem can result
from this )
Radiation (page 36)
The name for the movement of heated air ( assisted by a blower)
Convection (page 36)
The name for the direct transfer of heat between solid objects
(page 36)
Conduction
NFPA 211 sold fuel appliances cannot be enclosed in spaces less
than ____ cubic feet
512
Y = E 1.414+ ( W / 2 ) + D floor matt clearance ) ( corner
installation ) Y = front of the appliance to the back corner . E =
rear corner clearance , D = depth of stove ( page 37 ) . Question
will ask distance from the front of the floor protection . So add
distance in front of the unit to your answer .
answer (page 37-38 drawing and example)
Things to consider when determing the palcement of an
appliance:
Complete Solutions
Code covers all aspects of construction of single and two family
dwellings
International Residential Code ( IRC )
International Building Code ( IBC ) - covers everything not
covered by _ _ _ and all types of building unless exempted .
( page 31 )
IRC
Code that covers protection for installation and operation of
mechanical systems . ( page 31 )
International Mechanical Code ( IMC )
Code that covers design and installation of gas systems ( page
31 )
International Fuel Gas Code ( IFGC ) ( page 31 )
NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code covers:
design and installation of fuel gas piping systems in homes and
other buildings .
New Source Performance Standard ( NSPS ) covers:
National Policy to regulate wood burning stove efficiency
In general , all stoves sold today must be approved by the __ __
__
,EPA
EPA May 2015 revised regs into affect for wood and pellet
stoves to 2.0 grams per hour if tested with ______ wood . 2.5
grams per hour if tested with ____________ .
crib, cordwood (page 32)
Program where fireplace manufactures participate to test wood
burning units to have them qualified by the EPA - not certified .
Must meet an emmission level o _________ g/kg or lower.
EPA wood burning fireplace program, 5.1
These building codes provide minimum requirements for life
safety and building and property protection. Referred to as "
overlay " or " reach " codes Exemplary approaches .
Green Building Codes and Standards
International Energy Conservation Code ( IECC - Min
regulations for energy efficient _____________ and installation
of energey efficient mechanical, lighting, and power systems.
2009 IECC required tight fitting flue damper or doors and
outdoor combustion air .
buildings (page 33 )
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) is
Voluntary green building certification program deleloped by the
US Green Building Council (ISGBC) . Additional certification .
Fireplaces and wood stoves must have _________
door ( page 34 )
, Walls are 16 " and 24 " on center with the 2x4 width being
________ wide
1.5 " (page 36)
The name for waves of energy that become heat when they
strike a solid object ( combustible material problem can result
from this )
Radiation (page 36)
The name for the movement of heated air ( assisted by a blower)
Convection (page 36)
The name for the direct transfer of heat between solid objects
(page 36)
Conduction
NFPA 211 sold fuel appliances cannot be enclosed in spaces less
than ____ cubic feet
512
Y = E 1.414+ ( W / 2 ) + D floor matt clearance ) ( corner
installation ) Y = front of the appliance to the back corner . E =
rear corner clearance , D = depth of stove ( page 37 ) . Question
will ask distance from the front of the floor protection . So add
distance in front of the unit to your answer .
answer (page 37-38 drawing and example)
Things to consider when determing the palcement of an
appliance:
