Deck 29: Fireplaces

Question 1

Only those features that could not be adequately described on the section view are called out on the elevation.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The flat area behind the damper (above the sloped back of the firebox) is called the ____ shelf.

A) ash
B) hearth
C) smoke
D) chimney

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The damper is placed on top of the firebox with ____-inch clearance on all four sides.

A) 0.5
B) 1
C) 2
D) 4

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Each layer of masonry in a firebox is called a ____.

A) foundation
B) throat
C) wythe
D) hearth

Question 5

Which of the following is a major zone of the fireplace?

A) Piping
B) Firebox
C) Retainer
D) Neck area

Question 6

The ash ____ is a reservoir to hold ashes.

A) pit
B) pile
C) dump
D) retainer

Question 7

An ash ____ is a small door in the floor of the fireplace.

A) box
B) throat
C) pit
D) dump

Question 8

The outer walls of the firebox are most often ____.

A) common brick
B) natural stone
C) concrete
D) wood

Question 9

Constructing masonry fireplaces takes relatively little time.

Question 10

Gas appliances are heavyweight, so there are special foundation requirements.

Question 11

The throat of the fireplace is the area where the firebox widens into the chimney.

Question 12

The damper is placed on top of the firebox with 1-inch clearance on two sides.

Question 13

When the foundation includes an ash pit, a ____ door is installed near the bottom of the ash pit.

A) dump
B) firebox
C) cleanout
D) retaining

Question 14

The ____ is the area where the fire is built.

A) ash pit
B) throat area
C) foundation
D) firebox

Question 15

A fireplace can be divided into four major parts or zones.

Question 16

The ____, which may be tile, stone, brick, or slate, forms a noncombustible floor area in front of the fireplace.

A) wythe
B) hearth
C) ash pit
D) chimney

Question 17

The fireplace foundation ____.

A) supports the lower parts of the fireplace
B) spreads the weight over an area of stable earth
C) serves a different purpose than the foundation of the house
D) does not include a footing

Question 18

The accompanying figure shows a(n) ____.

A) cleanout door
B) wythe
C) ash dump
D) ash pit

Question 19

The firebox is constructed of ____ layer(s) of masonry.

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 20

The ____ is a door that can be closed to prevent heat from escaping up the chimney when the fireplace is not in use.

A) damper
B) dump
C) conduit
D) closeout

Question 21

Prefabricated metal fireplaces ____.

A) have only a partial throat
B) do not have a firebrick floor
C) are available from several manufacturers
D) have single walls

Question 22

Wood-burning fireplaces are ____.

A) more efficient than gas-burning fireplaces
B) not very efficient
C) as efficient as a good furnace
D) more efficient than a boiler

Question 23

If the smoke shelf is not built properly and kept clean, the falling cold air can force the smoke and gas into the ______.

A) chimney
B) firebox
C) throat
D) hearth

Question 24

The chimney sections are slipped together and fastened with sheet metal screws, and then the chimney is framed with wood and covered with the specified siding and trim; this chimney enclosure is called ______.

A) chase
B) flue
C) damper
D) smoke shelf

Question 25

The ____ carries the smoke and hot gas from the throat to above the house.

A) pipe
B) chimney
C) hearth
D) wythe

Question 26

According to the International Residential Code, the chimney must extend at least ____ feet through the roof and 2 feet above anything within 10 feet.

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 6

Question 27

To ensure fire safety and a smooth inner surface, masonry chimneys are lined with a ____.

A) clay flue
B) clay pit
C) gypsum flue
D) metal pit

Question 28

Gas-burning fireplaces ____.

A) are a feature of old homes
B) are installed as a unit
C) are becoming less and less common
D) are not very efficient