Question

1. you are looking into the fireplace. what would you report?

image of a cracked fireplace brick wall
○ the cracks should be caulked
○ the firebrick is cracked and should be replaced
○ there is a lack of combustion air
○ outside combustion air should be provided
○ glass doors should be provided

1. you are looking up at the chimney from the fireplace. what do you say?

Explanation:

Question 9

Looking at the fireplace image, the visible issue is cracked firebrick. Caulking isn't suitable for firebrick cracks (firebrick is for high - heat, caulk isn't), lack of combustion air and outside combustion air provision are about air flow not visible cracks, and glass doors are about enclosure not the brick cracks. So the firebrick being cracked and needing replacement is the correct observation.

Answer:

B. The firebrick is cracked and should be replaced

Question 10

Since the question about looking up at the chimney from the fireplace is incomplete (no options or further details provided), we can't answer it fully. If you provide the options or more details about what is being asked (e.g., what to report about the chimney like cracks, blockages, etc.), we can assist further.