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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 Code
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)
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 ISSUES
Historic Fire Prevention Strategies
Clearance to Combustibles Testing
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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