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Bruce C.


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Condo inspection found the hearth at the front of the family room fireplace is non-distinguishable from the surrounding floor tiles. Currently, hearth extensions in the front of factory built fireplaces are required to be distinguishable from the surrounding floor. The floor tiles were replaced and non-combustible, but was not distinguishable from the surrounding floor. This installation is not consistent with current building standards. We recommend necessary corrections by a qualified licensed contractor. A damper clamp is not installed at the family room fireplace damper door. A damper clamp is required to be installed at a damper door when there is a gas supply to the fireplace(s). This damper clamp help prevents the damper from closing all the way as a safety precaution. If the damper is closed, Carbon Monoxide gas could enter the living space easier which is undetectable. SD G&E now requires damper clamps at all fireplaces damper doors. We recommend installation of a damper cla