Originally Posted by
Paul Kondzich
In a fireplace that used to have a gas insert, but now does not, is it OK to have the old gas line capped off in the fireplace. There is a shut off valve.
I don't see a problem with it. BUT.............!
My concern would be with the condition of the innards of the fireplace. What is the condition of the FP, damper, throat, smoke shelf, the flue (tiles) pipe, etc. Inserts can cause a great deal of damage to a masonry FP. At a minimum I would call for NFPA 211 14.3 Level II Inspection.