Wash. Admin. Code § 308-408C-160

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 308-408C-160 - Fireplaces and stoves

Includes solid fuel and gas fireplaces, stoves, dampers, fireboxes and hearths.

(1)The inspector will:

Describe fireplaces and stoves.

Inspect dampers, fireboxes and hearths.

Describe any deficiencies of these systems or components.

(2)The inspector is not required to:

Inspect flues and verify the presence of flue liners beyond what can be safely and readily seen from the roof or the firebox of a stove or fireplace.

Ignite fires in a fireplace or stove.

Determine the adequacy of draft.

Perform a chimney smoke test.

Inspect any solid fuel device being operated at the time of the inspection.

Evaluate the installation or adequacy of fireplace inserts.

Evaluate modifications to a fireplace, stove, or chimney.

Dismantle fireplaces or stoves to inspect fireboxes or remove rain caps to inspect chimney flues.

Wash. Admin. Code § 308-408C-160

Statutory Authority: RCW 18.280.050 and 18.280.060(6). 09-08-014, § 308-408C-160, filed 3/20/09, effective 4/20/09.