A fireplace or hearth is a structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire. Fireplaces are used for the relaxing ambiance they create and for heating a room. A fire is contained in a firebox or firepit, chimney, or other flue allows exhaust to escape. Therefore, it is necessary to make sure it is safe in the home. As you know, fire can be created by wood, gas, pellets, etc.

14 Point Inspection of Fireplaces

1. General Condition
2. Electric\Gas Connections
3. Gas Leak Test
4. Lintel (Check Horizontal)
5. Hearth (16″)
6. Flue Damper (Does it Work)
7. Clean-outs (Present)
8. Gas Valve 4’ from Fire Place
9. Combustion Outside Air Vent
10. Chimney
11. Creosote
12. Smoke Detector (Working)
13. CO2 Detector
14. Flame (2/3 blue, 1/3 yellow) CO2

Horizontal Lintel

Hearth

Flue Damper

Clean-Outs

Gas Valve for Inside Fireplace (4’ from opening of fireplace)

Outside Combustion Air Vent

Creosote

Smoke Detector

CO2 Detector (Carbon Monoxide)