QOD 4/10/2005 Fireplaces

Originally Posted By: gbell
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Hope all of you have a busy week ahead.



Greg Bell


Bell Inspection Service

Originally Posted By: tallen
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Excellent questions Greg. icon_biggrin.gif



I have put the past behind me,


where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.


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30 Oct 2003-- 29 Nov2005

Originally Posted By: gbell
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Thanks Todd.


I am glad to be a part of helping our fellow inspectors.


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Greg Bell
Bell Inspection Service

Originally Posted By: gbell
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Masonry over a fireplace opening shall be supported by a lintel of noncombustible material. The minimum required bearing length on each end of the fireplace opening shall be 4 inches. The fireplace throat or damper shall be located a minimum of 8 inches above the lintel.


The correct answer is C.


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Greg Bell
Bell Inspection Service