Alabama Contractors License Practice Exam

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Combustible wood framing must be a minimum of how many inches from flues and chimneys?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6

The correct answer is: B. 3

The minimum distance of combustible wood framing from flues and chimneys is typically set to prevent the risk of fire. Wood is a combustible material, and if it is placed too closely to a hot flue or chimney, the heat can ignite the wood and potentially lead to a house fire. In many building codes and fire safety regulations, maintaining a distance of at least 3 inches from flues and chimneys is established as a safety standard. This distance helps ensure that the wood is adequately protected from the heat generated by the flue or chimney, thus minimizing fire hazards while allowing for safe ventilation. The other distances, whether they are smaller such as 2 inches, or larger like 4 or 6 inches, do not align with the commonly accepted building codes regarding proximity to flues and chimneys. Hence, the selection of a minimum of 3 inches reflects a balance between safety and practical construction practices.