5. Install Firestops
For Horizontal Runs - Firestops are REQUIRED on both sides of a combustible wall through which the vent passes.
NOTE: Model
To install firestops for horizontal runs that pass through either interior or exterior walls:
•Cut a
NOTE: The center of the hole is one (1) inch (25.4mm) above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.
•Position the firestops on both sides of the hole previ- ously cut and secure the firestops with nails or screws.
•The heat shields of the firestops MUST BE placed to- wards the top of the hole.
•Continue the vent run through the firestops.
NOTE: There must be NO INSULATION or other combustibles inside the framed firestop opening.
10" |
INTERIOR |
WALL SHIELD |
12" |
Figure 23. 10" x 12" Hole and Vent Pipe |
HEAT SHIELD
TRIM HEAT SHIELD IF TOO LONG, ADD TO SHIELD IF TOO SHORT
EXTERIOR
FIRESTOP
INTERIOR
FIRESTOP
For Vertical Runs - One ceiling firestop is REQUIRED at the hole in each ceiling through which the vent passes.
To install firestops for vertical runs that pass through ceilings:
•Position a plumb bob directly over the center of the verti- cal vent component.
•Mark the ceiling to establish the centerpoint of the vent.
•Drill a hole or drive a nail through this centerpoint.
•Check the floor above for any obstructions, such as wir- ing or plumbing runs.
•Reposition the fireplace and vent system, if necessary, to accommodate the ceiling joists and/or obstructions.
•Cut an
•Frame the hole with framing lumber the same size as the ceiling joists.
10" (254mm) | 10" (254mm) | |
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| CHIMNEY | |
| HOLE | |
NEW | EXISTING CEILING | |
JOISTS | ||
FRAMING | ||
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MEMBERS |
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CEILING |
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Figure 25. 10" x 10" Hole & New Framing Members | ||
Figure 24. Heat Shield, Interior & Exterior Firestops
Heat & Glo • | 23 |