Chimney & Fireplace Hazards - Vermont Castings Defiant 1945CE Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

Defiant Woodburning Stove
Appendix: Chimney and Fireplace Hazards
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Chimney hazards
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General -
A. Improper chimney height. The top of the chimney
must be at least 914 mm (36") higher than the spot
where it passes through or past the roof, or two feet
higher than everything else within ten feet horizon-
tally, whichever is higher.
B. Deteriorated chimney cap
C. Structural defects indicated by creosote stains on
outside of chimney
D. Blockage within chimney
E. Improper clearance between chimney and nearby
combustibles (less than 51 mm (2") - check local
codes)
K. Loose or leaky cleanout door
For a fireplace -
F. Improper clearance between smoke chamber and
framing materials - (less than 51 mm (2") - check
local codes)
G. Creosote buildup on smoke shelf
H. Structural deterioration
I. Loose or broken bricks or mortar
J. Insufficient hearth depth. The hearth must extend
406 mm (16") beyond the fireplace opening. With
a fireplace insert, or a free-standing stove vented
through a fireplace, the hearth must extend 406 mm
(16") beyond the front door opening of the stove or
insert.
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