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    Default 3 ft from where?

    So the chimney is to be 3 ft from which deck?

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    Default Re: 3 ft from where?

    2 ft above any part of the roof within 10'.
    Looks ok from my front porch.


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    Default Re: 3 ft from where?

    Must be at least 3 feet high above the high side of the roof it is through - not sure it makes that.

    Then at least 2 feet higher than ANY part of ANY structure within 10 feet - looks like it makes that.

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    Default Re: 3 ft from where?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Peck View Post
    Must be at least 3 feet high above the high side of the roof it is through - not sure it makes that.

    Then at least 2 feet higher than ANY part of ANY structure within 10 feet - looks like it makes that.
    Yea that's a good one.


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    Default Re: 3 ft from where?

    Yes, this AND that.
    Looks to be a bit of a challenge to confirm because of the type of roof materials.
    Pity the chimney sweep that has to inspect and clean.


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    Default Re: 3 ft from where?

    Ran into this recently on a single family brand new home. I wrote the following int the report, thoughts?

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    Fireplaces – manufactured fireplace exhaust is too close to combustible materials and needs corrective actions. If the builder can provide proper documentation that this installation method is allowed by the fireplace manufacturer it may be acceptable but without that documentation standard building practices and industry standards apply.

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    Default Re: 3 ft from where?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Zehnder View Post
    Ran into this recently on a single family brand new home. I wrote the following int the report, thoughts?

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    Fireplaces – manufactured fireplace exhaust is too close to combustible materials and needs corrective actions. If the builder can provide proper documentation that this installation method is allowed by the fireplace manufacturer it may be acceptable but without that documentation standard building practices and industry standards apply.

    In this case, it may be acceptable. Rather than stating up front it is a problem then back-pedalling, why not state that it appears suspicious but without the listed instructions, you can not state whether it is acceptable or not. Therefore, recommend a qualified hearth appliance technician inspect it with the listed instructions.

    Keep the fire in the fireplace.

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    Default Re: 3 ft from where?

    Generally speaking, isnt this on 12" required above, and 1" to the front and sides. If so, this one looks ok.


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    Default Re: 3 ft from where?

    Here is a good one I found today. Used to be a corner fireplace open at the front and the end. Someone got the bright idea to build a wall to cover the end and it extends around the front too close to the opening as well.

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