Closing Off a Gas Fireplace

[FunHouse]

Hi there - I have a client in San Diego, CA who would like to close off their existing gas fireplace. They don't want to remove the chimney or anything on the exterior, they just want to drywall over the fireplace and cap the gas line to make it go away. Would this be allowed and/or would they have to remove the exterior chimney? I've never encountered anyone who wanted to eliminate a working fireplace before so was not sure! Thanks so much!

 

[Mark K]

Cap off the gas line. Put a cap on the chimney and install the drywall.

 

[ICE]

Put a Santa Claus hat in the fireplace.

 

[Joe.B]

Hi there - I have a client in San Diego, CA who would like to close off their existing gas fireplace. They don't want to remove the chimney or anything on the exterior, they just want to drywall over the fireplace and cap the gas line to make it go away. Would this be allowed and/or would they have to remove the exterior chimney? I've never encountered anyone who wanted to eliminate a working fireplace before so was not sure! Thanks so much!

You probably don't have to remove the chimney, but personally I think it would be a lot better if they did. I get that it's an added expense, but if they don't do it now, they'll likely end up paying for it later.

 

[ICE]

You probably don't have to remove the chimney

I’ve had several where the chimney ws removed but not the fireplace. They were wood burning affairs that were left in place for the aesthetic appeal and cost savings.

 

[SCBO1]

Know one believes in Santa Claus anymore! ....It's a travesty!

Might thing about resale?

 

[FunHouse]

They're not concerned about resale, personally I would not remove the fireplace I think it adds value, but horse to water

 

[FunHouse]

Sounds like from the replies here there's nothing preventing the chimney to remain as long as the gas line is capped?