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!
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Closing Off a Gas Fireplace
- Thread starter FunHouse
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ICE
Oh Well
Put a Santa Claus hat in the fireplace.
Joe.B
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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
Oh Well
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.
