In this picture, the conduit or cable comes in
contact with flue which creates a fire or safety
hazard. The conduit or cable should be a
minimum of one inch or a maximum of six
inches away from the flue, depending on its
type. Repairs will be recommended
contact with flue which creates a fire or safety
hazard. The conduit or cable should be a
minimum of one inch or a maximum of six
inches away from the flue, depending on its
type. Repairs will be recommended
In this picture, the crack in brick fireplace or
imitation brick insert could be seismically or
thermally induced, causing possible fire hazard.
Repairs will be recommended.
imitation brick insert could be seismically or
thermally induced, causing possible fire hazard.
Repairs will be recommended.
Chimney flashings have failed as evidenced by
the sealant. Sealant is sloppy and should not
be endorsed as an approved seal.
Repairs will be recommended
the sealant. Sealant is sloppy and should not
be endorsed as an approved seal.
Repairs will be recommended
This is a picture of a crack in the brick fireplace,
or imitation brick insert, could be seismically or
thermally induced, causing possible fire hazard.
Repairs will be recommended.
or imitation brick insert, could be seismically or
thermally induced, causing possible fire hazard.
Repairs will be recommended.
In this picture, the ash box is rust-contaminated
and should be serviced by a licensed specialist.
and should be serviced by a licensed specialist.
In this picture, the damper control ratchet has
fallen apart, apparently due to corrosion,
preventing control of the damper. Control
parts are extremely corroded and some parts
show rust-through, of the sheet metal. This
makes proper draft control of the fireplace
impossible and can result in a deadly build-up
of combustion gases, such as carbon
monoxide, inside the home.
Repairs will be recommended
fallen apart, apparently due to corrosion,
preventing control of the damper. Control
parts are extremely corroded and some parts
show rust-through, of the sheet metal. This
makes proper draft control of the fireplace
impossible and can result in a deadly build-up
of combustion gases, such as carbon
monoxide, inside the home.
Repairs will be recommended
In this picture, control parts are extremely
corroded and some parts show rust-through
of the sheet metal. This makes proper draft
control of the fireplace impossible and can result
in a deadly build-up of combustion gases such
as carbon monoxide inside the home.
Repairs will be recommended
corroded and some parts show rust-through
of the sheet metal. This makes proper draft
control of the fireplace impossible and can result
in a deadly build-up of combustion gases such
as carbon monoxide inside the home.
Repairs will be recommended
This is a picture of extreme corrosion and
rust-through in interior of fireplace, can result
in a deadly build-up of combustion gases such
as carbon monoxide inside the home.
Repairs will be recommended
rust-through in interior of fireplace, can result
in a deadly build-up of combustion gases such
as carbon monoxide inside the home.
Repairs will be recommended
In this picture, a double-walled flue in the
attic is completely separated, which represents
an imminent fire hazard. The flue should be
serviced by a licensed specialist and all other
chimney components should be evaluated.
attic is completely separated, which represents
an imminent fire hazard. The flue should be
serviced by a licensed specialist and all other
chimney components should be evaluated.
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