6Complete the Enclosure
A. Chimney Termination
Chimney Termination Requirements (See Figure 6.1)
•Must have a cap approved and listed for this fireplace system
•Must not be located where it will become plugged by snow or other material
•Must terminate at least 3 ft (914 mm) above the roof and at least 2 ft (610 mm) above any portion of the roof within 10 ft (3.05 m)
•Must be located away from trees or other structures
Slanted Roofs
Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof
Flat Roofs
Chimney must extend 3 ft (.9 m) above the roof
Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within
10 ft (3 m) of the chimney
Chimney must extend 2 ft (.6 m) above any portion of the roof or adjacent structures within
10 ft (3 m) of the chimney
Multiple Chimney Locations
Gas, Wood or Fuel Oil
Termination Cap
A | B |
6 in. (minimum) up to 20 in. | 18 in. minimum |
152 mm/508 mm | 457 mm |
20 in. and over | 0 in. minimum |
B
Gas
Termination
Cap **
A *
Wood Minimum
(See
illustration
above)
Perpendicular Wall
*If using decorative cap cover(s), this distance may need to be increased. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the decorative cap cover.
** In a staggered installation with both gas and wood terminations, the wood termination cap must be higher than the gas termination cap.
Figure 6.1 Multiple Chimneys
18 Outdoor Lifestyles by Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. • Montana