How the Flue & Hearth Notes™ Chimney Inspection Forms Work
Step 1. Select one of 8 installation types you are going to inspect. If it is a multi-flue chimney, you will need more than one form. We have four Expanded Long Forms and eight Standard Short Forms to choose from (below):
Step 3. Follow the sequenced forms which guides you through a Level 1, Level 2, (based on NFPA 211 Annex items) or both. Use the fill-in boxes, dimension box, and check off all applicable boxes.
Step 4. Decide whether you need to write a report or if the form with the receipt will suffice.
Step 5. What are the options?
Step 1. Select one of 8 installation types you are going to inspect. If it is a multi-flue chimney, you will need more than one form. We have four Expanded Long Forms and eight Standard Short Forms to choose from (below):
- Masonry Fireplace
- Masonry Fireplace with an Insert
- Masonry Fireplace with a Hearth Stove
- Masonry Thimble Chimney Serving a Solid Fuel Appliance
- Masonry Thimble Chimney Serving a Liquid Fuel Appliance
- Prefabricated Fireplace
- Prefabricated Chimney Serving a Solid Fuel Appliance
- Prefabricated Chimney Serving a Liquid Fuel Appliance
Step 3. Follow the sequenced forms which guides you through a Level 1, Level 2, (based on NFPA 211 Annex items) or both. Use the fill-in boxes, dimension box, and check off all applicable boxes.
Step 4. Decide whether you need to write a report or if the form with the receipt will suffice.
Step 5. What are the options?
- a. If you are writing a report where you want to integrate more copy and pictures, you may want to use the Summary Forms and integrate the Urban Inspection Language™ (model language) which has over 400 paragraphs into your report using the green box codes. This is often used in Publisher or Word, then create a PDF and email to your customer.
- b. If you want a form with the correct diagram displaying the installation type, and something you can fill out by hand (or fillable PDF) the Standard Short Forms may be best. The inspection items range from 60-90 plus items. Inspection items are placed into Green Box segments based on specific locations in the installation. These green boxes (photo below) create talking points making it easier to review each inspected segment with your customer, instead of 60-90 lines! Talk about transparency!
- c. The Summary Report Forms can be used for repeat customers or when you want to keep your Standard Short Forms to file and use the Summary Report to describe the inspection. Within this form there are conditions for each green box segment (photo below): Operational Ready, Operational Deficient, and Hazardous. It also includes instructions for the customer, invoice/receipt page, disclaimer, customer contact information and space to customize for your company. This form creates an easy-to-understand format so the customer can understand the defects. Once they understand the defects, it's location within the installation and severity, they will be open to a solution. In addition, by categorizing the defects, an Operational Deficient Condition, such as a few cracks in the crown, can be forward scheduled to summer months for repair. This way, not all repairs hit them at once. They also get good news when a chimney section is in Operational Ready Condition. This all contributes to a successful closure.
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