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10 Foot Rule

Minimum Chimney Height

Maximum Chimney Height

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Maximum length of pipe between supports is 6 feet of angled run. A maximum of two 6 foot angled run sections per chimney system (See Figure 22).

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FINISHING YOUR CHIMNEY SYSTEM

10 Foot Rule

All chimney terminations must extend a minimum of 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof, and must be at least 2 feet above the roof within a 10 foot horizontal span (see Figure 23).

IMPORTANT: If an exposed portion of chimney is greater than 4 feet above the roof line, use support wires to keep chimney secure. The support wires may be attached to the outer pipe of the chimney with screws, provided the screws do not penetrate the inner flue pipe.

Figure 23 - 10 Foot Rule

		Minimum Chimney Height
	Figure 22 - Typical Offset Installations	The minimum chimney height (measured from bottom of fireplace to
	Figure 22 - Typical Offset Installations	flue gas outlet-end of pipe) is 16 feet for a straight run, 16 feet minimum

		for a run with 1 elbow set, and 25 feet minimum for a run with 2 elbow
		sets. (A set consists of one starter elbow and one return elbow.)
		Uncommon circumstances such as neighboring hills, tall trees, or
		strong wind areas can cause down drafts in the chimney system. In
		such cases going beyond the minimum recommended height would
		be preferable to provide a better draw.
		Maximum Chimney Height
		The fireplace height approved for any chimney run with this
		fireplace system is 40 feet measured from bottom of fireplace to flue
		outlet-end of pipe. See Figure 24, page 11