Chimney Spark Arrestor Requirements

Spark arrestors generally consist of double layers of metal mesh.

Chimney spark arrestor requirements.

Stainless steel spark arrestor chimney caps the 5 8 inch mesh stainless steel chimney cap above is available in the following sizes to fit square rectangular or oval flues. Product rating is 5. Masonry fireplaces shall be constructed in accordance with this section and the applicable provisions of chapters 3 and 4. Amazon s choice for chimney spark arrestor hy c sc1318 shelter bolt on single flue chimney cover mesh size 3 4 fits outside existing clay flue tile dimensions 13 x 18 black galvanized steel 4 7 out of 5 stars 1 012.

The net free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four 4 times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney. However since today s spark arrestors are normally combined with a chimney cap that also has a screen to keep critters and debris out of the flue the term seems to get lost in translation. That s too bad because a spark arrestor can potentially save your house from a fire and you should know exactly what it does. Add to cart 33567 clearance.

Openings shall not permit passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1 2 and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3 8. Find chimney caps at lowe s today. 8 x 8 8 x 13 8 x 17 10 x 17 13 x 13 13 x 17 13 x 21 17 x 17 and 17 x 21. Chapter 10 chimneys and fireplaces.

They go on to say that spark arrestors are fitted to a chimney to keep sparks and embers from jumping out of the chimney. Save up to see price at checkout click here for more details. R1001 2 1 ash dump cleanout. This is too keep them from landing on the roof or combustible material on the ground to start a fire.

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R1001 2 footings and foundations.