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NATIONAL MODEL BUILDING CODES 2009 Masonry Codes & Specification Compilation. All current code requirements for masonry in one place. Click here. International Code Council (ICC) 888 ICC SAFE (422 7233)* International Building Code (IBC) 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) 2012 International Building Code (IBC) National Fuel Gas Code Metal Chimneys (IMC) Decorative Shrouds (IMC) Fireplaces/Gas Logs in Bedrooms Gas Line Plumbing Commentary on SLO rules about earthquake damaged masonry chimneys Code Change Proposals for 2009-10 Code Change Proposals for 2012-13 STATE & LOCAL CODES 2007 California Building Code on Fireplaces INTERNATIONAL CODES Canada 2006 Alberta Building Code, Chimneys and Fireplaces 2006 British Columbia Building Code, Chimneys and Fireplaces Ontario Building Code (OBC, 1997 (PDF) R2000 Masonry Chimneys and Fireplaces - CAN/CSA A405-M87 Clay Flue Liners - CAN/CSA A324-M88 (R2001) Norway 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) E2558 - fireplace emissions test standard Article: A New Standard for ASTM - Clay Flue Installation C-1283 Revisions to C1283-02 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (Bob Zimmerman 847 272 8800 ex 43129 Notes on clearances to combustibles - UL 127, 1777, 903, etc. Decorative Shrouds (IMC) UL 103 Standard for Factory-Built Chimneys UL 737 Standard for Fireplace Stoves UL 907 Standard for Fireplace Accessories - heat exchangers, doors - not inserts UL 1482 Standard for Solid-Fuel Type Room Heaters UL 1777 Standard for Chimney Liners ENERGY CODES California Energy Code - (doors and air) National Green Building Standard 2008 California Green Building Standards only a direct-vent sealed-combustion gas or sealed wood-burning fireplace Leed - no masonry fireplaces Minnesota Energy Code and Issues - tight houses - lots of links. Comment on the Proposed Minnesota Energy Code New Mexico Energy Code - One fireplace per residence allowed provided ??? New York State Building Code - Doors, tight-fitting dampers and combustion air. Washington State Building Code - doors and air. CODE ARTICLES & ISSUES Masonry Chimney Clearances, 2013 Clearances and Flue Lining Installation. ICC, 2007 Historic Fire Prevention Strategies, 2002 Fireplace Clearance to Combustibles Testing, 2000 National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA) Compete with ICC and lose. NFPA 211 on Reduced Standards for Chimneys Venting Open Fireplaces One and Two Family Dwelling Code 1996 Proposed Changes - the basis for the IRC ASTM Clay Flue Lining Installation Standard, 1996 UBC Approves Rumford Fireplaces - 1991 1989 BOCA on Chimneys Venting Open Fireplaces Rumford Fireplaces Approved by the BOCA in 1989 History of Building Code Development CODE LINKS Municipal Code Library ICC Codes International Code Council (download proposed code changes) OnLine Code Check - help navigating the codes Clearance to combustibles test Building Officials

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