Chimney Fires. Objectives F/F will be able to recognize typical flue and chimney construction in our area F/F will be able to recognize conditions and.

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Chimney Fires

Objectives F/F will be able to recognize typical flue and chimney construction in our area F/F will be able to recognize conditions and locations for creosote accumulations F/F will be able to recognize fire hazards associated with stoves and chimneys F/F will be able recognize hazards related to multiple appliance connections to same flue

Typical Flues and Chimneys in Our Area. Masonry chimney systems Typical construction Clearance of combustibles and hazards Cracks and deterioration

Typical Flues And Chimneys In Our Area Typical construc tion

Typical Flues And Chimneys In Our Area Cracks and Deterior ation

Chimneys Without Flue Liners Typical construction Clearance of combustible s Cracks and deterioratio n

Chimneys Without Flue Liners Cracks and Deteriorat ion

Factory Built Metal Chimneys Triple wall Metal bestous Clearances and hazards

Exterior Cosmetic Covers Combust ible construct ion No simple access

Exterior Cosmetic Covers

Creosote Build up Low O 2 smoldering burn Tar fog Build up at temp change Chimney cap plugged Hot wet dripping creosote Signs of creosote on exterior of pipe or chimney

Fire and Hazard Inspection of Stove Doors fit proper Breaches in stove Clearance of combustible s

Stove Pipe Hazards Joints secured Direction of sexed joints Clearances

One Flue Multi Appliances Chimneys must be checked for breaches Gas water heaters Oil furnaces Other wood burners Little water for extinguishment Electrical hazards

Commercial Chimneys Ask for help from business supervisor or shop Foreman Deluge systems Fire resistive noncombustible construction covers Inspection holes

Roof Systems Light weight construc tion Stick frame Coverin gs Egress

Ro Roof Systems

Be Prepared Be Safe Expect the unexpected Chimney fires are fires in a structure