Chimney/Vent Sizing Tables & Formulas

Size specification requirements for chimney flues and vents - diameter, height, etc.
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This article describes the size requirements for chimney flues for different categories of heating appliances. We include excerpts from UMC tables along with additional commentary to assist in sizing metal or masonry chimneys according to chimney diameter, height, materials, and the input BTUH of the appliance(s) to be vented. .

As with most building nspection and safety topics, this material may be incomplete. Check with your local building code officials for local building code requirements when designing, building, or installing chimneys and vents.

Sizing of Chimney Flues, Flues, Vents - Category I Draft Hood and Fan Assisted Appliances

The old sheet metal workers rule of thumb was to size the chimney flue by taking the

square root of the sum of the squares of the appliance draft hood diameters

i.e.: a 3" plus a 4" appliance vent will require a 5" flue. ( 32 + 42 = 25. The square root of 25 = 5.)

NFPA 1992 (7.5.3) states that draft hood appliances, Category I appliances and other appliances that use Type B vents must have a

chimney flue area not less than the area of the largest vent outlet plus 50% of the area of the additional flue outlet.

The following calculation works out to be the same answer as the "Rule of Thumb" sizing, i.e.: (4/22 x 3.14 = 12.56) + (3/22 x 3.14/2 = 3.53) = 16.09 / 3.14 = 5.1251/2 = 2.26 x 2 = 4.52" or 5".

The 1992 GAMA vent sizing tables for single-wall metal vent connectors attached to a tile lined masonry chimney uses Table 8. The result of those calculation using a 38,000 BTU water heater with a 3" draft hood and a 37,500 BTU boiler with a 4" draft hood connected to a 20' high chimney is to use a common flue with an area of 28 square inches or a 6" flue vs a 5" flue in the previous examples.

These tables also indicate that a 3" vent is not capable of venting the 38,000 BTU water heater.

A 4" would be required. Also the flow area of the chimney must not be more that 7 times the area of the smallest vent area. Therefore, 7 x 7.065 = 49.455 vs 28, a 6 inch flue pipe is ok. The maximum size flue that could be used is 8 inch at 50.3.

Table of Chimney, Flue, or Vent Size Requirements vs. BTUs of Appliances being Vented

Watch out: you cannot safely choose a chimney flue diameter based only on the BTU input of the appliance(s) being vented. The required size or diameter of a metal chimney such as a B-vent depends on at least the following factors:

Chimney vent height: The total vent ("smoke pipe" or "chimney") height from the point of connection of the appliance (or its flue vent connector pipe) to the top of the chimney opening (not the top of the chimney cap).
Flue vent horizontal run: The total lateral or horizontal distance that the vent runs before turning to its vertical rise. The longer the horizontal run the greater chimney height is needed to develop adequate draft. For that reason, in the table below you won't see any long horiontal run data for short chimneys. For example in our first chimney sizing table below, if a chimney's total rise is just 6 ft., then the longest horiztontal run that chimney can support is 5 ft.

In some chimney sizing tables we consider not the horizontal run distance of the flue vent connector but its total rise over its run.
Flue vent connector type: The use of single-wall (Table C-9-A) vs. double-walll B-Vent (Table C-9-B) of horizontal flue vent connectors ("smoke pipe" between the appliance and its connection to the vertical chimney).

The table below is for appliances connected through a single wall flue vent connector to a Type B Vent chimney. BTU capacities are increased if the flue vent connector is also a type B Double-wall system. [Table C-9-B in the same resource]. [10]
Input BTUH capacity: The maximum total BTUs of the appliance(s) that will be connected to the chimney
The number of appliances being vented. The first table below (Table C-9-A) gives chimney sizing data for chimneys serving a single heating appliance. Do not Table C-9-A if multiple heating devices are to be connected to a single vent (chimney).

When multiple heating appliances are connected to a single chimney, a different, more restricted table of chimney size requirements is used (Table C-9-D or Table C-9-E, depending on the flue vent connector material) and the total input BTUH capacity of a given flue diameter and height will be less than that where only a single appliance is used.

An additional restriction applies when a vent (chimney) is venting multiple heating appliances: there is a maximum input BTUH specified not only for the total of all appliances to be connected, but also a maximum input BTUH for any of the individual appliances.

So when selecting a chimney diameter for venting multiple heating appliances through a single vent, for any particular chimney type (Masonry vs. B-vent, for example) you will use two BTUH tables: a table of the maximum individual appliance BTUH and a table of the maximum combined appliances input BTUH.
The chimney type used. The first two tables illustrated below are for B-Vent double wall metal chimneys, generally used for gas fired heating appliances.

Separate tables of chimney size requirements (Table C-9-C) is needed for masonry chimneys as these have different heating and draft properties. The cross sectional shape of the chimney flue (for example rectangular vs. round) in masonry chimneys also affects its BTU capacity. Insulated metal chimneys require still another table of BTU capacities.

Generally, taller chimneys, larger diameter chimneys, and chimneys that are larger in diameter can support a greater total BTU input load. The UMC table includes data for chimneys up to 12" in diameter and 50 ft. in height but we have restricted our version to typical residential chimney diameters and heights.

Watch out: venting a small, low-BTUH appliance into a chimney of any type (masonry, metal, insulated metal, B-vent, etc) that is too large can be dangerous - the small appliance may be unable to heat the chimney to sufficient temperature to generate sufficient draft to vent the appliance safely. We find this problem in older homes where a residential gas-fired water heater is the sole appliance vented into a large, tall masonry chimney. You will see this restriction illustrated by the blank squares in the lower left corner of the table below.

For typical residential heating appliance BTU capacities, the following table provides examples of B-Vent Chimney (or "smoke pipe") sizing for common single-appliance BTU capacity and is adapted from the 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code.[10]

A Guide to Chimney Sizing Tables for Venting Heating Appliances: Which Chimney Sizing Table to Use

Here is a quick guide to the UMC's chimney sizing & BTUH venting capacity tables when sizing a metal or masonry chimney diameter to match the total input BTUH of the heating appliances (boiler, furnace, water heater) being vented. Note that different chimney sizes are required for venting fireplaces and woodstoves. Masonry fireplace chimney size requirements are at FIREPLACES & HEARTHS.

Chimney Type	Number of Appliances to be Vented
Metal B-Vent Chimney (Vent) Type of Flue Vent Connector:¹	Single Appliance	Multiple Appliances
	Which Chimney Flue / Vent Sizing Table to Use
Single Wall Flue Vent Connector	Table C-9-A	Table C-9-E (two part table)
Double Wall B-vent Flue Vent Connector¹	Table C-9-B	Table C-9-D (two part table)
Masonry Chimney²
Single Wall Flue Vent Connector	Table C-9-C	Table C-9-F (two part table)

Notes to the Table: 1. A flue vent connector is the horizontal/sloped metal pipe connecting the heating appliance to the entry point of the chimney. Flue vent connectors and their materials, sizing requirements, & fire clearances are at Flue Vent Connectors - Boilers, Furnaces At double-wall B-vent chimneys the flue vent connector between the appliance and the chimney entry point may be single-wall metal flue vent connector or it may be a double-wall Type-B flue vent material. 2. At most masonry chimneys the flue vent connector or "stackpipe" or "smokepipe" is single wall metal, though for fire clearance needs it may be amended to use sections of insulated metal chimneys. Types of metal chimneys and their properties and fire clearances are at Metal Chimneys & Flues.

Table C-9-A (Excerpts): Single Appliance Venting, B-Vent Chimney Capacities for Venting a Single Heating Appliance where a Single Wall Metal Flue Vent Connector is Used Between the Appliance and the Chimney

BTU Color Coding Note: in the tables below we use colors to indicate where an example-approximate appliance BTUH vent capacity rating falls across various chimney parameter combinations. The Gray color indicates that this chimney height and diameter combination cannot be used.

Total Chimney/Vent Height (ft)	Lateral (horizontal) Run (ft)	Table of B-Vent Diameter (inches) for a Single Appliance Chimney
		3 in.	4 in.	5 in.	6 in.	7 in.	8 in.	Comments
		Maximum (single) Appliance BTU Input Rating (thousands of BTUs)
6 ft.	0	39	70	116	170	232	312
	2	31	55	94	141	194	260
	5	28	51	88	128	177	242
8 ft	0	42	76	126	185	252	340
	2	32	61	102	154	210	284
	5	29	56	95	141	194	264
	10		49	86	131	180	250
10 ft	0	45	84	138	202	279	372
	2	35	67	111	168	233	311
	5	32	61	104	153	215	289
	10		54	94	143	200	274
	15			84	130	186	258
15 ft.	0	49	91	151	223	312	420
	2	39	72	122	186	260	350
	5		67	110	170	240	325
	10			103	158	223	308
	15				144	207	291
	20					195	273
20 ft.		101	163	252	342	470	770
		80	136	210	286	392	641
			123	192	264	364	610
				178	246	345	571
				163	228	326	550
						306	525
30 ft.			183	276	384	529	878
				230	320	441	730
				210	296	410	694
					274	388	656
						366	625
						344	596
							540

Table C-9-B (Excerpts): Single Appliance Venting, B-Vent Chimney Capacities for Venting a Single Heating Appliance where a Double-Wall B-Vent Flue Vent Connector is Used Between the Appliance and the Chimney

Total Chimney/Vent Height (ft)	Lateral (horizontal) Run (ft)	Table of B-Vent Diameter (inches) for a Single Appliance Chimney
		3 in.	4 in.	5 in.	6 in.	7 in.	8 in.	Comments
		Maximum (single) Appliance BTU Input Rating (thousands of BTUs)
6 ft.	0	46	86	141	205	285	370
	2	36	67	105	157	217	285
	6	32	61	100	149	205	273
	12	28	55	91	137	190	255

8 ft	0	50	94	155	235	320	415
	2	40	75	120	180	247	322
	8	35	66	109	165	227	303
	16	28	58	96	148	206	281

10 ft	0	53	100	166	255	345	450
	2	42	81	129	195	273	355
	10	36	70	115	175	245	330
	20		60	100	154	217	300

15 ft.	0	58	112	187	285	390	525
	2	48	93	150	225	316	414
	15	37	76	128	198	275	373
	30		60	107	169	243	328


20 ft.	0	61	119	202	307	430	575
	2	51	100	166	249	346	470
	10	44	89	150	228	321	443
	20	35	78	134	206	295	410
	30		68	120	186	273	380


30 ft.	0	64	128	220	336	475	650
	2	56	112	185	280	394	535
	20		90	154	237	343	473
	40				200	298	415

Table C-9-C (Excerpts): Single Appliance Venting, BTU Capacity of Masonry Chimneys where a Single Wall Metal Flue Vent Connector is Used Between the Appliance and the Chimney

Total Chimney/Vent Height (ft)	Lateral (horizontal) Run (ft)	Table of B-Vent Diameter (inches) for a Single Appliance Chimney
		3 in.	4 in.	5 in.	6 in.	7 in.	8 in.	Comments
		Maximum (single) Appliance BTU Input Rating (thousands of BTUs)
6 ft.	2	28	52	86	130	180	247
	5		48	81	118	164	230



8 ft	2	29	55	93	145	197	265
	5		51	87	133	182	246
	10			79	123	169	233


10 ft	2	31	61	102	161	220	297
	5		56	95	147	203	276
	10			86	137	189	261
	15				125	175	246

15 ft.	2		67	113	178	249	335
	5		61	106	163	230	312
	10			96	151	214	294
	15				138	198	278
	20					184	261


20 ft.	2		73	123	200	273	374
	5			115	183	252	348
	10				170	235	330
	15				156	217	311
	20					202	292


30 ft.	2			136	215	302	420
	5				196	279	391
	10					260	370
	15						349
	20						327

Table C-9-D (Excerpts): Multiple Appliance BTU Vent Capacity of Type B Double-Wall Vents where a Double Wall Metal B-Flue Vent Connector is Used Between the Appliance and the Chimney

Watch out: the first portion of Table C-9-D specifies the maximum input BTUH capacity of any individual heating appliance that is to be vented along with other appliances out through a single chimney. The continuation of C-9-D below gives the chimney specifications for the total input BTUH of all of the appliances, combined.

Total Chimney/Vent Height (ft)	Connector Rise (ft) over its run	*Table of B-Vent Diameter (inches) for a Multiple* Appliance Chimney**
		3 in.	4 in.	5 in.	6 in.	7 in.	8 in.	Comments
		Maximum [Individual] Appliance BTU Input Rating (thousands of BTUs)
6 ft.	1	26	46	72	104	142	185
	2	31	55	86	124	168	220

	3	35	62	96	139	189	248


8 ft	1	27	48	76	109	148	194
	2	32	57	90	129	175	230
	3	36	64	101	145	198	258


10 ft	1	28	50	78	113	154	200
	2	33	59	93	134	182	238
	3	37	67	104	150	205	268


15 ft.	1	30	53	83	120	163	214
	2	35	63	99	142	193	253
	3	40	71	111	160	218	286




20 ft.	1	31	56	87	125	171	224
	2	37	66	104	149	202	265
	3	42	74	116	168	228	300




30 ft.	1	33	59	93	134	182	238
	2	39	70	110	158	215	282
	3	44	79	124	178	242	317

Table C-9-D (Excerpts Continued): Multi-Appliance BTUH Venting Capacity of Type-B Double-Wall Vents [Chimneys] with Type-B flue vent connectors

This table gives the chimney specifications for the total input BTUH of all of the appliances combined and joined into a single vent when the flue is a Type-B double wall metal chimney and when the flue vent connector (between the appliance and the chimney entry point) is also a Type-B double wall unit.

Common [2 or more heating appliance] Vent Capacity in BTUH
Total Vent [Chimney] Height (feet)	Diameter (inches) of the Commmon Vent [Chimney]

	3	4 in	5 in	6 in	7 in	8 in	10 in
6		65	103	147	200	260	410
8		73	114	163	223	290	465
10		79	124	178	242	315	495
15		91	144	206	280	365	565
20		102	160	229	310	405	640
30		118	185	266	360	470	440
40		131	203	295	405	525	820

Table C-9-E (Excerpts) Multi-Appliance BTUH Venting Capacity of Double-Wall B-Vent Chimneys where a single-wall metal vent connector is used between the appliances and the chimney

This two-part table gives the chimney specifications for the total input BTUH of all of the appliances combined and joined into a single vent when the flue is a Type-B double wall metal chimney and when the flue vent connector (between the appliance and the chimney entry point) is a single wall metal component.

*Multiple-Appliance Single-Wall Flue Vent Connector* Capacity**
Total Vent [Chimney] Height (feet)
	Flue Vent Connector Total Rise (feet)	Flue Vent Connector Diameter in Inches
		3 in.	4 in	5 in	6 in	7 in	8 in
		Maximum [Individual] Appliance Input BTUH Rating (Thousands of BTUs)
6 to 8 Ft	1 ft	21			102		205
	2 ft	28			124		235
	3 ft	34			147		275

15 ft	1 ft	23			117		240
	2 ft	30			134		265
	3 ft	35			155		298

30 ft & up	1 ft	25			129		270
	2 ft	31			145		295
	3 ft	36			164		321

Multiple-Appliance Common Vent [Chimney] Capacity - Type B-Vent
Total Vent [Chimney] Height (feet)	Diameter (inches) of the Commmon Vent [Chimney]
	4 in	5 in	6 in	7 in	8 in	10 in	12 in
	Maximum Combined Input BTUH (thousands) for All of the Appliances
6	48	78	111	155	205	320
8	55	89	128	175	234	365	505
10	59	95	136	190	250	395	560
15	71	115	168	228	305	480	690
20	80	129	186	260	340	550	790
30		147	215	300	40	650	940
50				360	490	810	1190

Table C-9-F (Excerpts) Multi-Appliance BTUH Venting Capacity of Masonry Chimneys where a single-wall metal vent connector is used between the appliances and the chimney

This two-part table gives the chimney specifications for the total input BTUH of all of the appliances combined and joined into a single vent when the flue is a masonry chimney and when the flue vent connector (between the appliance and the chimney entry point) is a single wall metal component.

*Multiple-Appliance Single-Wall Flue Vent Connector* Capacity**
Total Vent [Chimney] Height (feet)
	Flue Vent Connector Total Rise (feet)	Flue Vent Connector Diameter in Inches
		3 in.	4 in	5 in	6 in	7 in	8 in
		Maximum [Individual] Appliance Input BTUH Rating (Thousands of BTUs)
6 to 8 Ft	1 ft	21			100		200
	2 ft	28			123		231
	3 ft	34			142		269

15 ft	1 ft	23			112		225
	2 ft	30			132		256
	3 ft	34			151		289

30 ft & up	1 ft	24			124		250
	2 ft	31			142		282
	3 ft	35			160		312

Multiple-Appliance Common Vent [Chimney] Capacity - Type B-Vent
Total Vent [Chimney] Height (feet)	Minimum Inernal Area [horizontal cross section] of the Chimney Flue (square inches)
	18 in	28 in	38 in	50 in	78 in	113 in
	Maximum Combined Input BTUH (thousands) for All of the Appliances
6	45	71	102	142	245
8	52	81	118	162	277	405
10	56	89	129	175	300	450
15	66	105	150	210	360	540
20	74	120	170	240	415	640
30		135	195	275	490	740
50				325	600	910

Details About Chimney Cross Sectional Areas and Effecs on Venting Capacity of Masonry Chimneys - Translating Rectangular Chimney Flues to Round Flue Equivalents

The UMC Appendix C Table C9-G, "Masonry Chimney Liner Dimensions with Circular Equivalents" translates square or rectangular chimney flue inside dimensions into an equivalent "round" flue diameter and into equivalent square inches of venting capacity.

Why does this translation matter? The venting capacity of a rectangular or square masonry flue, if translated directly into actual or measured square inches of cross section, is less than a round chimney flue of the same square inches of venting capacity.

For example an 8" x 8" square nominal clay chimney flue tile liner has inside dimensions of 6 3/4" x 6 3/4". Just muliplying these dimensions together (6.75 x 6.75) = 45.56 sq.in. But chimney experts and draft measurements show that in a rectangular flue not all of the cross-sectional area is equally effective in developing draft. The effective square inches of venting area, translated to an equivalent round flue, would be less - or aboutd 42.7 square inches.

So when calculating the venting capacity of a square or rectangular clay chimney flue tile or liner by looking at its cross section, we use the UMC's Table C9-G of "round chimney flue equivalents" to get the effective chimney flue vent cross sectional area before we enter the masonry chimney BTUH venting capacity tables 6-9-C (single wall flue vent connectors and single heating appliances) or 6-9-F (single wall flue vent connectors and multiple appliances).

[Note: pending clarification, we have not provided excerpts of Table C-9-G because, frankly, some of its data is confusing. - Ed.]

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[4] NFPA 211 - Standards for Chimneys & Fireplaces, NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2006 Edition (older editions and standards are found at the same bookstore)
[6] NFPA # 54-7.1 1992 - Specific to venting of equipment with fan-assisted combustion systems.
[7] GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturers' Association has prepared venting tables for Category I draft hood equipped central furnaces as well as fan-assisted combustion system central furnaces.
[8] National Fuel Gas Code, an American National Standard, 4th ed. 1988 (newer edition is available) Secretariats, American Gas Association (AGA), 1515 Wilson Blvd., Arlington VA22209, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Batterymarch Park, Quincy MA 02269. ANSI Z223.1-1988 - NFPA 54-1988. WARNING: be sure to check clearances and other safety guidelines in the latest edition of these standards.
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[10] Uniform Mechanical Code - UMC 1991, Sec 913 (a.) Masonry Chimneys, refers to Chapters 23, 29, and 37 of the Building Code.
See the complete table of the "Capacity of Double-Wall or Asbestos-Cement (Transite) Type B vents with Single Wall Connectors Serving a Single Appliance", Table C-9-A in Appendix C.
See the complete table of the "Capacity of Type B Double Wall Vents with Type B Double Wall Vent Connectors Serving a Single Appliance", Table C-9-B in Appendix C.
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[15] "Chimney Inspection Procedures & Codes," Donald V. Cohen was to be published in the first volume of the 1994 ASHI Technical Journal by D. Friedman, then editor/publisher of that publication. The production of the ASHI Technical Journal and future editions was cancelled by ASHI President Patrick Porzio. Some of the content of Mr. Cohen's original submission has been included in this more complete chimney inspection article: InspectAPedia.com/chimneys/chimneys.htm. Copies of earlier editions of the ASHI Technical Journal are available from ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors.
[16] Natural Gas Weekly Update: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/ngw/ngupdate.asp Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government
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The Home Reference Book - the Encyclopedia of Homes, Carson Dunlop & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, 25th Ed., 2012, is a bound volume of more than 450 illustrated pages that assist home inspectors and home owners in the inspection and detection of problems on buildings. The text is intended as a reference guide to help building owners operate and maintain their home effectively. Field inspection worksheets are included at the back of the volume. Special Offer: For a 10% discount on any number of copies of the Home Reference Book purchased as a single order. Enter INSPECTAHRB in the order payment page "Promo/Redemption" space. InspectAPedia.com editor Daniel Friedman is a contributing author.

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Building inspection education & report writing systems from Carson, Dunlop & Associates Ltd

Carson Dunlop, Associates, Toronto, have provided us with (and we recommend) Carson Dunlop Weldon & Associates' Technical Reference Guide to manufacturer's model and serial number information for heating and cooling equipment
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Fireplace & Chimney Design, Repair Books - Fireplaces, Chimneys: design, repair
Fireplace & Chimney Inspection Books - Inspecting and diagnosing chimney problems, fireplace problems, chimney & fireplace standards
Ceramic Roofware, Hans Van Lemmen, Shire Library, 2008, ISBN-13: 978-0747805694 - Brick chimneys, chimney-pots and roof and ridge tiles have been a feature of the roofs of a wide range of buildings since the late Middle Ages. In the first instance this ceramic roofware was functional - to make the roof weatherproof and to provide an outlet for smoke - but it could also be very decorative.
The practical and ornamental aspects of ceramic roofware can still be seen throughout Britain, particularly on buildings of the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Not only do these often have ornate chimneys and roof tiles but they may also feature ornamental sculptures or highly decorative gable ends. This book charts the history of ceramic roofware from the Middle Ages to the present day, highlighting both practical and decorative applications, and giving information about manufacturers and on the styles and techniques of production and decoration.
Hans van Lemmen is an established author on the history of tiles and has lectured on the subject in Britain and elsewhere. He is founder member and presently publications editor of the British Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society. Available at the InspectAPedia Bookstore.
Chimney Inspection Checklist, Carson Dunlop, Associates, Toronto, Ontario
Chimney & Stack Inspection Guidelines, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003 - These guidelines address the inspection of chimneys and stacks. Each guideline assists owners in determining what level of inspection is appropriate to a particular chimney and provides common criteria so that all parties involved have a clear understanding of the scope of the inspection and the end product required. Each chimney or stack is a unique structure, subject to both aggressive operating and natural environments, and degradation over time. Such degradation may be managed via a prudent inspection program followed by maintenance work on any equipment or structure determined to be in need of attention. Sample inspection report specifications, sample field inspection data forms, and an example of a developed plan of a concrete chimney are included in the guidelines. This book provides a valuable guidance tool for chimney and stack inspections and also offers a set of references for these particular inspections.
Fireplaces, a Practical Design Guide, Jane Gitlin
Fireplaces, Friend or Foe, Robert D. Mayo
NFPA 211 - Standards for Chimneys & Fireplaces, NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2006 Edition (older editions and standards are found at the same bookstore)
Principles of Home Inspection: Chimneys & Wood Heating (Principles of Home Inspection), Carson Dunlop
NFPA 211 - 3-1.10 - Relining guide for chimneys
NFPA 211 - 3-2 - Construction of Masonry Chimneys
NFPA 211 - 3-3 - Termination Height for chimneys
NFPA 211 - 3-4 - Clearance from Combustible Material
NFPA 54 - 7-1 - Venting of Equipment into chimneys
Brick Institute of America - Flashing Chimneys
Brick Institute of America - Proper Chimney Crowns
Brick Institute of America - Moisture Resistance of Brick
American Gas Association - New Vent Sizing Tables
Chimney Safety Institute of America - Chimney Fires: Causes, Effects, Evaluation
National Chimney Sweep Guild - Yellow Pages of Suppliers
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