CSIA Certification
Draft is measured by... - CORRECT ANSWER-inches in water column
Definition of Draft - CORRECT ANSWER-Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the venting
system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - CORRECT ANSWER-Give it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ - CORRECT ANSWER-
water vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? - CORRECT
ANSWER-National Fuel Gas Code
Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... - CORRECT ANSWER-in
the installation instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - CORRECT ANSWER-slow smoldering fire, too many
elbows, improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - CORRECT ANSWER-The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the
application of heat
Perfect combustion results in: - CORRECT ANSWER-Only Co2 and water vapor
Creosote formation: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting
system
Residence time - CORRECT ANSWER-length of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp - CORRECT ANSWER-50%
Creosote should be removed because... - CORRECT ANSWER-Fire risk, corrosive to steel,
connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - CORRECT ANSWER-prevent leaks
Baffle location and purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevents excessive draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the fireplace fire
chamber. - CORRECT ANSWER-Inside width
Combustion needs... - CORRECT ANSWER-Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nominal dimensions vary by
1/2"
What is combustion? - CORRECT ANSWER-The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and light.
Parging the smoke chamber improves FLOW by... - CORRECT ANSWER-Reducing turbulence,
, and eliminating corbeling
Connector dampers should not block greater than ___% of the connector when closed. -
CORRECT ANSWER-80%
Heat reclaimer / extractor - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Level 2
Hearth stove should only be connected to... - CORRECT ANSWER-A properly built masonry
fireplace
What problems are created when mortar joints between flue tiles are not smoothed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-May create turbulence and increased residence time of exhaust.
3 Positive aspects of Cast-in-Place liners - CORRECT ANSWER-1. adds structural integrity to
chimney 2. resists corrosive deposits 3. able to support any fuel or appliance when sized
properly
What never to do to a blocked passage in a chimney? - CORRECT ANSWER-Never pound from
above with a weight. (Might block so bad opening a wall is necessary to remove buildup)
True or false: A flat wire brush is hardest to reverse because of size and thickness of bristles. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
1st choice of brush for oil passage flues and why? - CORRECT ANSWER-Polypropylene (plastic)
because they do not corrode or degrade from corrosive deposits
The best brush to remove glaze in the flue? - CORRECT ANSWER-A chain brush / rotary
Main purpose of a vacuum - CORRECT ANSWER-To collect dust
Two purposes of a ridge hook - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Keep footing of slippery / fragile roofs 2.
Allow access on steep roofs
Why use an aluminum ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lighter and less expensive over fiberglass
Respirator protects from what 4 things... - CORRECT ANSWER-gases, dust, vapors, disease from
animals
How does a positive pressure respirator work? - CORRECT ANSWER-A fan forces air into the
mask
2 Fundamental tools for a chimney sweep - CORRECT ANSWER-Lights and mirrors
3 Must-have safety items - CORRECT ANSWER-Gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses
Before setting up a ladder you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-walk around perimeter to choose
best location
What should shoe soles be made of? - CORRECT ANSWER-soft sole / crepe or gum sole. NEVER
leather.
Ladders should be set up at what ratio? - CORRECT ANSWER-4:1
Best method of climbing ladders - CORRECT ANSWER-Climb with both hands on rails (sides)
Best way to avoid creosote related illness... - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect yourself from
Draft is measured by... - CORRECT ANSWER-inches in water column
Definition of Draft - CORRECT ANSWER-Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the venting
system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - CORRECT ANSWER-Give it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ - CORRECT ANSWER-
water vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? - CORRECT
ANSWER-National Fuel Gas Code
Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... - CORRECT ANSWER-in
the installation instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - CORRECT ANSWER-slow smoldering fire, too many
elbows, improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - CORRECT ANSWER-The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the
application of heat
Perfect combustion results in: - CORRECT ANSWER-Only Co2 and water vapor
Creosote formation: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting
system
Residence time - CORRECT ANSWER-length of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp - CORRECT ANSWER-50%
Creosote should be removed because... - CORRECT ANSWER-Fire risk, corrosive to steel,
connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - CORRECT ANSWER-prevent leaks
Baffle location and purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Prevents excessive draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the fireplace fire
chamber. - CORRECT ANSWER-Inside width
Combustion needs... - CORRECT ANSWER-Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nominal dimensions vary by
1/2"
What is combustion? - CORRECT ANSWER-The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and light.
Parging the smoke chamber improves FLOW by... - CORRECT ANSWER-Reducing turbulence,
, and eliminating corbeling
Connector dampers should not block greater than ___% of the connector when closed. -
CORRECT ANSWER-80%
Heat reclaimer / extractor - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Level 2
Hearth stove should only be connected to... - CORRECT ANSWER-A properly built masonry
fireplace
What problems are created when mortar joints between flue tiles are not smoothed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-May create turbulence and increased residence time of exhaust.
3 Positive aspects of Cast-in-Place liners - CORRECT ANSWER-1. adds structural integrity to
chimney 2. resists corrosive deposits 3. able to support any fuel or appliance when sized
properly
What never to do to a blocked passage in a chimney? - CORRECT ANSWER-Never pound from
above with a weight. (Might block so bad opening a wall is necessary to remove buildup)
True or false: A flat wire brush is hardest to reverse because of size and thickness of bristles. -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
1st choice of brush for oil passage flues and why? - CORRECT ANSWER-Polypropylene (plastic)
because they do not corrode or degrade from corrosive deposits
The best brush to remove glaze in the flue? - CORRECT ANSWER-A chain brush / rotary
Main purpose of a vacuum - CORRECT ANSWER-To collect dust
Two purposes of a ridge hook - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Keep footing of slippery / fragile roofs 2.
Allow access on steep roofs
Why use an aluminum ladder? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lighter and less expensive over fiberglass
Respirator protects from what 4 things... - CORRECT ANSWER-gases, dust, vapors, disease from
animals
How does a positive pressure respirator work? - CORRECT ANSWER-A fan forces air into the
mask
2 Fundamental tools for a chimney sweep - CORRECT ANSWER-Lights and mirrors
3 Must-have safety items - CORRECT ANSWER-Gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses
Before setting up a ladder you should... - CORRECT ANSWER-walk around perimeter to choose
best location
What should shoe soles be made of? - CORRECT ANSWER-soft sole / crepe or gum sole. NEVER
leather.
Ladders should be set up at what ratio? - CORRECT ANSWER-4:1
Best method of climbing ladders - CORRECT ANSWER-Climb with both hands on rails (sides)
Best way to avoid creosote related illness... - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect yourself from
