"Performing Residential Home Inspections, Radon Gas Sampling, Home Energy Audits, and Stucco Inspections for Southern New Jersey, Delaware, and Eastern Pennsylvania"  

 

ASHI describes the Fireplace and Solid Fuel Burning Appliance inspection  (Section 12.0 of the ASHI Standards of Practice) as follows:

 

 

12. FIREPLACES AND SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES

 

12.1 The inspector shall:

A. inspect:

1. the system components.

2. the vent systems, flues, and chimneys.

B. describe:

1. the fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances.

2. the chimneys.

 

12.2 The inspector is NOT required to:

A. inspect:

1. the interiors of flues or chimneys.

2. the firescreens and doors.

3. the seals and gaskets.

4. the automatic fuel feed devices.

5. the mantels and fireplace surrounds.

6. the combustion make-up air devices.

7. the heat distribution assists whether gravity controlled or fan assisted.

B. ignite or extinguish fires.

C. determine draft characteristics.

D. move fireplace inserts or stoves or firebox contents.

 

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