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Firestops
NOTE:
Many firestops are designed for a 1" clearance, this fireplace
requires a 2" clearance.
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Whenever the chimney penetrates a floor or ceiling a firestop is required on the bottom side of the floor joists
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When passing through an attic the firestop must be placed on the attic side of the joists
•
When the chimney passes through a living space it must be totally enclosed (maintain the minimum 2"
clearance to combustibles)
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The space between frames that hold the firestop in place should be measured as follows:
Temco
Superior
FMI
Marco
Chimney Termination Requirements
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The chimney must have a chimney cap
•
The chimney must terminate a minimum 3' above the roof and 2' above any portion within 10' (measured
horizontally). This applies to flat and sloped roofs.
Slanted Roofs
Chimney must
extend 3'
above the roof
Flat Roofs
Chimney must
extend 3'
above the roof
Part # 17601185
44E - ZC Builder Booklet
TM
16" Min.
(12" pipe diameter plus 4" (2" clearance times two))
16 1/2" Min.
(12 1/2" pipe diameter plus 4" (2" clearance times two))
16 1/2" Min.
(12 1/2" pipe diameter plus 4" (2" clearance times two))
16 1/2" Min.
(12 1/2" pipe diameter plus 4" (2" clearance times two))
Space
between
frames
© 2002, Travis Industries, Inc.
Firestop
Chimney must extend 2'
above any portion of the roof
within 10' of the chimney
Chimney must extend 2'
above any portion of the roof
within 10' of the chimney
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Printed 3/8/02
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