Code Change Proposals for 2009-10

Buckley Rumford Fireplaces
Code Change Proposals for 2009-10
12/21/11

International Building Code (IBC)
Definition -2113.1
"solid masonry units, hollow masonry units grouted solid, stone or concrete,"
Approved
Chimney Caps - 2113.9
"2113.9.1 Chimney caps. Masonry chimneys shall have a concrete, metal or stone cap, sloped to shed water, a drip edge and caulked bond break around any flue liners in accordance with ASTM C 1283."
Approved
2113.19 Chimney clearances. - change 12" to 8" "The airspace shall not be filled, except with non combustible insulation or to provide fireblocking in accordance with Section 2113.20." See fireblocking under ICC2011
Disapproved
2113.12
Add "non-water soluble refractory mortar"
Approved
Chimney fireblocking - 2113.20
Delete "shall be to a depth of 1 inch (25 mm) and shall only" and added "self-supporting or be placed on strips of metal.."
Approved

International Residential Code (IRC)
Chimney Caps - R1003.9
Add "R1003.9 Chimney caps. Masonry chimneys shall have a concrete, metal or stone cap, sloped to shed water, a drip edge and caulked bond break around any flue liners in accordance with ASTM C 1283."
Approved
Decorative shrouds - R1004.3
Add qualifier limiting rule to "air-cooled chimneys for factory-built fireplaces listed to UL127".
Disapproved
Decorative shrouds - R1005.2
Delete requirement to be UL listed and added "Decorative shrouds shall comply with the provisions of R1003.9."
Disapproved

Follow:
Green Building Code - gasketed fireplace doors
Energy Code - Another perspective on 2" around chimney - fill with non-combustible insulation?
Existing Buildings Code
Commentary