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Chimney Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge about chimneys and fireplaces with our engaging quiz! Whether you're a homeowner, a professional in the industry, or just curious about how chimney systems work, this quiz covers a variety of topics related to chimney maintenance, components, and safety.

Get ready to answer questions like:

What prevents creosote buildup?
What materials are used in chimney construction?
How does chimney draft work?

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Which of these is NOT part of a brick chimney:

A Crown

A Chase Pan

Smoke Chamber

Terracotta/Clay Flue

Which of these systems is not a type of fireplace

Direct Vent System

Free Standing Stove

Vented Log Set

Furnace

What type of creosote is also known as "glazed" creosote?

Level 1

Burnt Creosote

3rd degree

Permanent

A level 2 inspection can described in simple terms as looking over anything that is:

Accessible

Not Accessible

Easily Looked at

Available

A fireplace and chimney system draft based on "pressure". What type of pressure system is a fireplace?

Zero Pressure

Negative Pressure

Neutral Pressure

Positive Pressure

Which of these are a type of "crown"?

Chase Pan

Splay

Flashing

Damper

The purpose of a damper is to:

Protect the top of the chimney system from water and animals.

Blow heat into the room from the fireplace.

Open and close the chimney system.

Help start a fire.

Which of these are potential options to fix a terracotta flue system that is no longer valid for combustion? (You may select multiple)

Remove the current flue tiles and replace it with new terracotta flue tiles.

Install a stainless steel chimney liner.

"Resurface" the flue.

Remove the current terracotta flue and leave chimney empty.

Install a rubber tube into the flue.

Light a fire in the flue to fuse damaged terracotta back together.

What is the purpose of "sweeping" a chimney system?

To keep it clean and tidy looking.

To reduce smells coming from the chimney.

To reduce dust that has built up in the chimney.

To reduce creosote levels and risk of fire.

What type of fuel can you NOT find burning in furnace systems?

High Combustion Plastics

Oil

Gas

Wood

A chase chimney has terracotta flue inside of it to vent combustion gasses. True or false?

True

False

A chase chimney has a chimney frame that is constructed of what material?

Brick

Wood

Steel

Reinforced Concrete

True or False? A damper is always located in the throat of the chimney system.

True

False

Which of these systems do not need a traditional chimney system that vents vertically above the roof of a home? (You may select multiple)

Electric Fireplace

Direct Vent Fireplace

Wood Stove

Vent Free Gas Logs

Which type of chimney cap listed below provides the MOST protection to a chimney system?

Outside Mount Cap

Flue Cap

Top Mount Cap

All caps provide the same amount of protection.

Pellet stoves run off of small pellets of what substance?

Compacted Paper

Recycled Fabrics

Compressed oil

Wood

Which of the following could make a chimney system not fire worthy? (You may select multiple)

The flue has cracks/gaps/voids.

The chimney is absorbing water.

The firebox is damaged.

The chimney does not have a cap.

True or False? Painting is a good way to increase the longevity of a masonry chimney system.

True

False

Chase chimneys or metals chimneys commonly have this type of cap on top.

Outside Mount

UL Listed

AN Unlisted

No cap needed

Vented gas log sets need a functioning chimney system to be used. True or False?

True

False

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