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Chimney flue firestopping
I've just received a call from my clients realtor. Real sweet gal. The seller had his chimney inspected by a "Chimney Guy" who produced a report saying that the chimney flue is properly firestopped at the 8' to 10' level. I see nothing in the IRC at R1001.16 about any 8' or 10' level. Every diagram I've ever seen about chimney flue pipe firestopping indicates it needs to be at the point where the flue pipe passes into the attic (or between floors). I called this flue out as not properly firestopped. I'm curious what other inspectors might think?
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