Limited visibility/accessibility to interior, consult specialist: Visibility and accessibility of the chimney interior is limited. No determination of the interior condition, lining, or its ability to function safely and properly can be made. Consult a chimney specialist for a comprehensive evaluation prior to closing as needed.
Limited visibility/accessibility to crown, upper structure, consult specialist: Visibility and accessibility of the chimney’s crown and upper structure is limited. No determination of its condition or its ability to function safely and properly can be made. Consult a chimney specialist for a comprehensive evaluation prior to closing as needed.
Near/at end useful life, budget for replacement: The chimney is near or at the end of its useful life. We recommend establishing a budget to replace the chimney.
Past end useful life, budget for replacement: The chimney is past the end of its useful life. We recommend establishing a budget to replace the chimney.
Flue abandoned/capped: The chimney flue is abandoned; the flue is capped. Hire a contractor to prepare the flue for use.
No clean-out door below point at which heating plant’s exhaust vent enters flue, possibility of debris: The chimney flue lacks a clean-out door below the point at which the heating plant’s exhaust vent enters the flue. There is a possibility of debris in the flue building up to the point at which a blockage prevents combustion gases from rising up the chimney properly. This condition, referred to as a “dead-head flue,” is common in older properties. Although modification can be difficult in some older chimneys, we recommend installing an access door in the flue below the vent connection. In lieu of a door, we recommend removing and checking the vent connector regularly.
Full scope of chimney’s condition not included in report: The full scope of the chimney’s condition is not included in this report due to an independent specialist’s evaluation. Refer to the specialist’s report(s) for more information and required actions. Any observations made are as a courtesy only.
No rain cap/spark arrestor, consider installation: The chimney(s) does not have a rain cap/spark arrestor installed. Although they are not always required by local standards, they address the potential safety concerns of spark and ember discharge, as well as water and animal intrusion. Consider hiring a contractor to install a rain cap/spark arrestor as needed.