Chimney Termination & Height - Dimplex Nectre n65 Installation/Operation Instruction Manual

Installation
Chimney Termination & Height
• A chimney termination must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering.)
• A masonry chimney or a listed factory-built chimney termination must be the required height
above the roof and any other nearby obstructions. The chimney must be at least 3' (914 mm)
higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least 2' (600 mm) higher
than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10' (3 m) of the chimney, measured
horizontally.
• Termination must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other potential
obstructions.
• Refer to Figure 7 for more details on requirements.
Figure 7
Slanted Roofs
Chimney must
extend 3' (0.92m)
above the roof
Flat Roofs
Less than 10' (3.1m)
2' (0.61m)
Minimum
12
More than 10' (3.1m)
10' (3.1m)
2' (0.61m)
Minimum
Height above any
roof surface within
10' (3.1m) horizontally
Chimney must
extend 3' (0.92m)
above the roof
Less than 10' (3.1m)
2' (0.61m)
Minimum
More than 10' (3.1m)
Chimney must
extend 3' (0.92m)
above the roof
No height above
parapet shall be
required when
distance from walls
or parapet is more
than 10' (3.1m)
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