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NATIONAL MODEL BUILDING CODES History of Building Code Development BOCA (Standard Building code) (for current code see the ICC codes) Rumford Fireplaces Approved by the BOCA in 1989 1989 BOCA on Chimneys Venting Open Fireplaces International Code Council (ICC) 888 ICC SAFE (422 7233)* International Building Code (IBC) 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) 2006 International Building Code (IBC) National Fuel Gas Code Metal Chimneys (IMC) Decorative Shrouds (IMC) Fireplaces/Gas Logs in Bedrooms Gas Line Plumbing Commentary on rules about earthquake damaged masonry chimneys Code Change Proposals for 2009-10 One and Two Family Dwelling Code 1996 Proposed Changes - the basis for the IRC National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA) NFPA 211 on reduced standards for chimneys venting open fireplaces. Uniform Building Code (UBC) (for current code see the ICC codes) Rumford Fireplaces Approved by the UBC in 1991 SBCCI (Southern Building code) (for current code see the ICC codes) INTERNATIONAL CODES Canada Masonry Chimneys and Fireplaces - CAN/CSA A405-M87 (R2000) Clay Flue Liners - CAN/CSA A324-M88 (R2001) 2006 British Columbia Building Code, Chimneys and Fireplaces Ontario Building Code (OBC, 1997 (PDF) REFERRENCED STANDARDS American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)* - Email ASTM ASTM Standards - fireplaces and chimneys - Information & Order from ASTM C315 (clay flue lining) C1283 (clay flue lining installation) C27 (fireclay or high alumina firebrick) C1261 (Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces) C199 (refractory mortar) E1602 (masonry heaters) Article: A New Standard for ASTM - Clay Flue Installation C-1283 Revisions to C1283-01 Revisions to C1283-02 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (Bob Zimmerman 847 272 8800 ex 43129 Notes on clearances to combustibles - UL 127, 1777, 903, etc. ENERGY CODES California Energy Code - (doors and air) National Green Building Standard Leed - no masonry fireplaces Minnesota Energy Code and Issues - tight houses, de pressurization, etc. - lots of links. Comment on the Proposed Minnesota Energy Code New York State Building Code - Doors, tight-fitting dampers and combustion air. Washington State Building Code - doors and air. CODE ARTICLES & ISSUES UBC Approves Rumford Fireplaces - 1991 New ASTM Clay Flue Lining Installation Standard, 1996 Historic Fire Prevention Strategies Clearance to Combustibles Testing Clearances and Flue Lining Installation. ICC, 2007 CODE LINKS Municipal Code Library ICC Codes International Code Council (download proposed code changes) OnLine Code Check - help navigating the codes Clearance to combustibles text Building Officials

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