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Specifications are subject to change without notice
Chimney is
acceptable for use
Crown
condition:
Missing mortar
or brick?
Rebuild
crown
Is
Chimney properly lined
with clay tile
liner?
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Is
liner and top
seal in good
condition
No
Debris in
cleanout? Mortar, tile,
metal vent, fuel oil
residue?
Repair
liner or top seal
or reline chimney as
necessary.
Reline
Yes
Repair
Yes
No
Yes
Clay
tile misalignment,
missing sections,
gaps?
No
Is Chimney
lined with properly
sized, listed liner or
Type-B vent?
Line chimney with properly
sized, listed flexible metal
liner or Type-B vent per NFGC or
NSCNGPIC Vent Sizing Tables
and liner or vent manufacturer's
installation instructions.
CHIMNEY INSPECTION CHART
For additional requirements refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54-2009 and ANSI/NFPA 211-2006 Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel
Burning Appliances in the U.S.A. or to the Canadian Installation Code CSA B149.1-05 in Canada.
Yes
No
No
Mortar or
tile debris?
Yes
Remove mortar
and tile debris?
No
Remove metal vent or liner.
Consult
Part B of chimney
adapter venting
instructions for
application
suitability.
Chimney
exposed to outdoors
below roof line?
Is Chimney to
be dedicated to a
single furnace?
Yes
Install chimney
adapter per
instructions.
Not Suitable
Not Suitable
Suitable
No
Consult
Part C of chimney
adapter venting
instructions for
application
suitability.
Suitable
Install chimney
adapter per
instructions.
No
Condensate
drainage at bottom
of chimney?
Yes
Figure 11
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