Chimney Requirements; Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel Liner - Quadra-Fire BODBAY Owner's Manual

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 ft (91cm) higher than the highest point where it
passes through the roof, and at least 2 ft (61cm) higher
than the highest part of the roof or structure that is
within10 ft (305cm) of the chimney, measured horizon-
tally. Refer to Figure 7C.
Figure 7A
Non-Combustible
Firestopping
Material
2 inch
(51mm)
Floor
(second Story)
Figure 7B
Minimum 2 inch (51mm) clearance
from combustible material
and insulation
ceiling
August 20, 2008
BODEGA BAY WOOD INSERT
Firestopping
Floor
Ceiling
Caulk
Minimum 1 inch (25mm)
clearance from exterior
chimney to sheathing
Non-combustible
fire stopping material
OVALIZING ROUND STAINLESS STEEL
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 7C
CHIMNEY HEIGHT
At least 3 ft
(91cm)
Figure 7D
CHIMNEY TOP VIEW
1/2" (12.7mm) airspace
435-1320B
LINERS
10 ft
(305cm)
At least 2 ft
(61cm)
5/8" (16mm)
Fireclay Flue
FLUE
Chimney Wall
4" (102mm)
Foundation
R
Liner
Nominal
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