Gas Fireplace Inspection - InspectionNews

#1 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 03:16 PM

I have never inspected a gas fireplace. Friday, I have a home which has 2 of them. I don't know if they are regular or ventless. What do you inspect other than the operation? Do gas fireplaces produce junk that clogs up the chimney? Do they have the same requirements as a wood burning fireplace?
I plan on taking the FIRE course in the very near future but that doesn't help me much for Friday. Thanks for any input.

Rick Hurst · #2 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 04:08 PM

I think if I were you I'd would just tell your client your not comfortable or have the experience to inspect the fireplace and recommend a fireplace contractor to inspect it for them.

JMHO

Rick

Michael Thomas · #3 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 04:08 PM

You ca learn a lot just reading through the threads here.

John Arnold · #4 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Thomas

You can learn a lot just reading through the threads here.

And don't forget searching the Archive - there's tons of info there.

Billy Stephens · #5 (**permalink**) 11-21-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Dull

I don't know if they are regular or ventless.Thanks for any input.

Vent less get it's name as implied no vent.

Might want to read some manufactures install instructions as well.

Ton of Installation Manuals on this link under technical, Installation Manuals.

Martin Hearth & Heating