Chimney Fires

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Chimney Fires
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Objectives

• F/F will be able to recognize typical flue and
  chimney construction in our area
• F/F will be able to recognize conditions and
  locations for creosote accumulations
• F/F will be able to recognize fire hazards
  associated with stoves and chimneys
• F/F will be able recognize hazards related to
  multiple appliance connections to same flue

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Typical Flues and Chimneys in Our Area.

• Masonry chimney systems
• Typical construction
• Clearance of combustibles and hazards
• Cracks and deterioration

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Typical Flues And Chimneys In Our Area

• Typical construction

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Typical Flues And Chimneys In Our Area

• Cracks and Deterioration

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Chimneys Without Flue Liners

• Typical construction
• Clearance of combustibles
• Cracks and deterioration

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Chimneys Without Flue Liners

• Cracks and Deterioration

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Factory Built Metal Chimneys

• Triple wall
• Metal bestous
• Clearances and hazards

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Exterior Cosmetic Covers

• Combustible construction
• No simple access

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Exterior Cosmetic Covers
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Creosote Build up

• Low O2 smoldering burn
• Tar fog
• Build up at temp change

• Chimney cap plugged
• Hot wet dripping creosote
• Signs of creosote on exterior of pipe or chimney

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Fire and Hazard Inspection of Stove

• Doors fit proper
• Breaches in stove
• Clearance of combustibles

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Stove Pipe Hazards

• Joints secured
• Direction of sexed joints
• Clearances

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One Flue Multi Appliances

• Chimneys must be checked for breaches
• Gas water heaters
• Oil furnaces
• Other wood burners
• Little water for extinguishment
• Electrical hazards

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Commercial Chimneys

• Ask for help from business supervisor or shop
  Foreman
• Deluge systems
• Fire resistive noncombustible construction covers
• Inspection holes

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Roof Systems

• Light weight construction
• Stick frame
• Coverings
• Egress

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RoRoof Systems
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Be Prepared Be Safe

• Expect the unexpected
• Chimney fires are fires in a structure

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