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Tag Archive: UL 103 Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances

  1. Fire Losses Involving Improper Construction and Installation of Fireplaces and Chimneys

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    On a cold winters night a family is gathered in the living room of their home enjoying the warmth of their fireplace.  After using the fireplace all day, they go off to bed to a nice restful sleep.  However, they are soon rudely waked by the sound of a smoke alarm in the home.  Rushing out into the cold night they can see smoke, but no flame in the home.  Outside, they can see that the chase around the fireplace chimney is burning.  The fire department is called and thankfully extinguishes the fire before it does widespread damage, however the family must leave the home for several months as repairs are made. (more…)

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