Chimney Requirements; Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liners - Quadra-Fire 5100-I Manual

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CHIMNEY REQUIREMENTS

A chimney must be the required height above the roof
or other obstruction for safety and for proper draft oper-
ation. The requirement is that the chimney must be at
least 3 feet (91cm) higher than the highest point where
it passes through the roof, and at least 2 feet (61cm)
higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that
is within10 feet (305cm) of the chimney, measured hori-
zontally. Refer to Figure 8C.
Figure 8A
Non-Combustible
Firestopping
Material
2 inch
(51mm)
Floor
(second Story)
Figure 8B
Minimum 2 inch (51mm) clearance
from combustible material
and insulation
ceiling
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5100-I WOOD INSERT
Firestopping
Floor
Ceiling
Caulk
Minimum 1 inch (25mm)
clearance from exterior
chimney to sheathing
Non-combustible
fire stopping material
250-1960 Rev B
OVALIZING ROUND STAINLESS STEEL
LINERS
Ovalizing round stainless steel liners to acommodate
the liner passing through the damper region of a fire-
place is an allowable and acceptable practice.
Ensure that the ovalization is minimized to the extent
required to fit through the damper.
Figure 8C
At least 3 ft
(91cm)
Figure 8D
CHIMNEY TOP VIEW
1/2" (12.7mm) airspace
FLUE
Foundation
10 ft
(305cm)
At least 2 ft
(61cm)
CHIMNEY HEIGHT
5/8" (16mm)
Fireclay Flue
Liner
Chimney Wall
4" (102mm)
Nominal
January 30, 2004