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NFPA 211

The reference standard behind why your annual visit exists at all.

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What is NFPA 211?

The consensus document covering chimneys, fireplaces and solid-fuel appliances. For a homeowner its practical value is that it defines what an inspection should cover and when a deeper one is warranted — so it is the thing to point at when comparing what two companies are actually proposing to do.

Related terms:Inspection LevelsCSIAClearances

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Other terms in the glossary

Creosote
The deposit annual sweeping exists to remove — and how fast it builds is mostly down to your firewood.
Inspection Levels
Three scopes at three prices. Knowing which you need stops you buying the wrong one.
Flue
The passage the smoke leaves through — and its size affects how often you'll be sweeping.
Liner
A once-in-decades component. Specified right you forget it; specified cheap you buy it twice.
Crown
The masonry top, and the single most common recurring bill on an older chimney.
Chimney Cap
Buy it on service life, not sticker price. Galvanized is a consumable.
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