Vermont Casting 1945 Appendix Chimney and Fireplace Hazards, For a fireplace, General, 30001693

Defiant Woodburning Stove

Appendix: Chimney and Fireplace Hazards

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General -

A.Improper chimney height. The top of the chimney must be at least 3 feet higher than the spot where it passes through or past the roof, or two feet higher than everything else within ten feet horizontally, whichever is higher.

B.Deteriorated chimney cap

C.Structural defects indicated by creosote stains on outside of chimney

D.Blockage within chimney

E.Improper clearance between chimney and nearby combustibles (less than 2” - check local codes)

K. Loose or leaky cleanout door

For a fireplace -

F.Improper clearance between smoke chamber and framing materials - (less than 2” - check local codes)

G.Creosote buildup on smoke shelf

H.Structural deterioration

I.Loose or broken bricks or mortar

J.Insufficient hearth depth. The hearth must extend 16” (18”/460mm in Canada) beyond the fireplace opening. With a fireplace insert, or a free-standing stove vented through a fireplace, the hearth must extend 16” (18”/460mm in Canada) beyond the front door opening of the stove or insert.

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