E. Locating Fireplace & Chimney

Location of the fireplace and chimney will affect perfor- mance.

Install within the warm airspace enclosed by the building envelope. This helps to produce more draft, especially during lighting and die-down of the fire.

Penetrate the highest part of the roof. This minimizes the effects of wind loading.

Locate termination cap away from trees, adjacent structures, uneven roof lines and other obstructions.

Minimize the use of chimney offsets.

Consider the fireplace location relative to floor and ceiling and attic joists.

Take into consideration the termination requirements in Section 8 and Section 9.

NOTICE: Locating the fireplace in a basement or in a location of considerable air movement can cause intermittent smoke spillage from fireplace. Do not locate fireplace near

frequently open doors

central heat outlets or returns

 

 

 

Recommended Location:

 

 

 

Recommended Location:

• Above peak

 

 

 

 

Above peak

• Inside heated space

 

 

 

 

 

Marginal Location:

Marginal Location:

 

 

 

Wind loading possible

 

 

 

• Below peak

 

 

 

Location NOT recommended:

 

 

 

 

 

Not the highest point of the roof

 

 

 

 

 

Wind loading possible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location NOT recommended:

 

 

 

 

 

Too close to tree

 

 

Recommended:

 

 

Below adjacent structure

 

 

• Insulated exterior chase

 

Lower roof line

 

 

in cooler climates

 

Avoid outside wall

 

Windward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leeward

 

 

 

Multi-level Roofs

 

 

 

Figure 5.2 Recommended Chimney Locations

 

 

 

 

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