Cracks in the fire box...Is it a safety hazard?

Specific Inspection Topics Interior Inspections
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Is it a don’t use before the bricks/panels are replaced?
Have the cracks sealed?
Cracks not big enough to be a hazard ?

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I always recommend sealing or replacing the panel by a licensed contractor prior to use.

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Seal or replace, short and sweet. move on to the next defect lol

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Thanks for the reply…

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I had a installer tell me that hairline cracks poses no big hazards. The real protection is behind what you can’t see according to him in pre fabricated fireplaces.

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So…The installer told you this, but would you sign your name to it and give it a clearance? I Stand fast on my defer recommendation.

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In my opinion they should be replaced. They are no longer meeting the design specifications.

An installer? Until he puts HIS business on the line with a signature on letterhead and accepts all responsibility, his opinion means nothing. Possible problems with an issue like this can lead to home fires, property loss, injury or death.