Re: Clearance to chimneys
Cda,
That's a good question! I can't even find it in the '94 UFC.....I could have sworn it was in the fire code somewhere...
So the question begs:
What do you do if you receive a complaint about a fireplace chimney with tree branches growing over it (within 12") at a residense that is NOT in a special fire protection area, WUI, etc.?
1. What code section do you use?
2. How far away does the tree, branches, etc. have to be away from the outlet of the chimney?
3. How would you explain the requirement to a judge?
I can always fake it, quote our Municipal code, and hope nobody actually checks, but I don't do things that way:
"Section 318.3.5 Roofs. All roofs of structures in designated wildland fire hazard areas shall comply with the following guidelines:
B. Any portion of any tree, bush, or shrub, which is located within ten feet of the outlet of a chimney, shall be removed."