Chimney Termsof Reference
Acronyms
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AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction |
MIR
More Information Required |
UTFI
Unable to Fully Inspect |
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I.D.
Inner Diameter |
N/A
Not Applicable |
Definitions
AHJ
A person who has the delegated authority to determine, mandate, and enforce code requirements established by jurisdictional governing bodies. In construction, the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) is the governmental agency or sub-agency that regulates the construction process. Canada's Constitution gives the ten provinces and three territories jurisdiction over construction. Some cities also have this authority through a special relationship with their provincial authority. To enact building and fire regulations, the provinces, territories, and municipalities pass legislation that references the relevant Codes Canada publications or provincial code.
Acronyms
MIR
More Information Required
UTFI
Unable to Fully Inspect
AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction
N/A
Not Applicable
I.D
Inner Diameter
Definitions
In the Appendix section of this document, I have included definitions for industry terms used in this report. I also included a sketch of a factory-built fireplace and chimney that illustrates the main components.
Appendix – Canadian Chimney Website – Definitions
More Information Required:
This suggests that some information was not available at the time of the site visit.
UTFI:
Unable to Fully Inspect, suggests the inability to observe the component entirely, to make an informed opinion. Some limiting factors may include the level of inspection, concealed spaces, obstructed views, or access not permitted
N/A:
Not applicable to your system.
I.D.
The inner diameter measurement.
MIR
More Information Required
UTFI
Unable to Fully Inspect
AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction
N/A
Not Applicable
I.D
Inner Diameter
Definitions
In the Appendix section of this document, I have included definitions for industry terms used in this report. I also included a sketch of a factory-built fireplace and chimney that illustrates the main components.
Appendix – Canadian Chimney Website – Definitions
More Information Required:
This suggests that some information was not available at the time of the site visit.
UTFI:
Unable to Fully Inspect, suggests the inability to observe the component entirely, to make an informed opinion. Some limiting factors may include the level of inspection, concealed spaces, obstructed views, or access not permitted
N/A:
Not applicable to your system.
I.D.
The inner diameter measurement.
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AHJ
The Authority Having Jurisdiction:
A person who has the delegated authority to determine, mandate, and enforce code requirements established by jurisdictional governing bodies. In construction, the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) is the governmental agency or sub-agency that regulates the construction process. Canada's Constitution gives the ten provinces and three territories jurisdiction over construction. Some cities also have this authority through a special relationship with their provincial authority. To enact building and fire regulations, the provinces, territories, and municipalities pass legislation that references the relevant Codes Canada publications or provincial code.
A person who has the delegated authority to determine, mandate, and enforce code requirements established by jurisdictional governing bodies. In construction, the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) is the governmental agency or sub-agency that regulates the construction process. Canada's Constitution gives the ten provinces and three territories jurisdiction over construction. Some cities also have this authority through a special relationship with their provincial authority. To enact building and fire regulations, the provinces, territories, and municipalities pass legislation that references the relevant Codes Canada publications or provincial code.
L
Levels of Inspection
A standardised format for chimney inspections. The three levels of chimney inspections include:
Level 1 - Basic
Level 2 - Comprehensive
Level 3 - Invasive, Comprehensive
A "visual basic evaluation" of the system is a form of an inspection, but without covering all the elements defined in the levels of inspection, it is not considered a formal inspection.
Read more on the Levels of Chimney Inspections
Level 1 - Basic
Level 2 - Comprehensive
Level 3 - Invasive, Comprehensive
A "visual basic evaluation" of the system is a form of an inspection, but without covering all the elements defined in the levels of inspection, it is not considered a formal inspection.
Read more on the Levels of Chimney Inspections
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Manufacturers Manual
This document must be the original manual that was provided with the appliance at the time of installation. This is the legal document for certified factory built appliances. Like all other certified appliances sold in Canada, the original manufacturers manual is a legal document that must be kept with the appliance for service, maintenance or repairs. If you do not own the original manufacturers manual, you can write the manufacturer to request an original copy. Manuals for the same model of appliance can change over time, therefore the manual is directly linked to the serial number of your appliance.
