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Inspecting Work Around Factory-Built Fireplaces and Chimneys in the USA: Ensuring Compliance and Limiting Risk (Online Live)

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Format: Online Live
Duration: 1.50
This training session is designed specifically for building officials responsible for inspecting work performed around factory-built fireplaces and chimneys. The focus is on ensuring that any adjacent construction, repairs, replacements, or insert installations meet the necessary codes and standards. Participants will explore common deviations from code in real-world installations and learn how these can impact the safety and performance of factory-built systems. The session emphasizes the importance of thorough inspections to assess compliance with regulatory requirements, helping to identify risks associated with improper modifications. Attendees will gain the knowledge needed to ensure that work around factory-built fireplaces and chimneys aligns with safety standards in accordance with code requirements.

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Objectives
  • Explain real-life construction norms and limitations for factory-built fireplaces and chimneys when it comes to repair or replacement options.
  • Outline the relevance of codes and standards in determining or limiting repair, replacement, reline, or insert option suitability.
  • Describe the conditions under which various repair options may still pose risks.
  • Explain the value of professional chimney inspections and qualified contractors in risk mitigation.
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