Vertical Reinforcing at Fireplace

Seismic Issues How Chimneys Should be Built The Building Code Seismic Requirements Flue Lining Clearance to Combustibles A Construction Guide "Residential Masonry Fireplace and Chimney Handbook" by James E. Amrhein, S.E. Pictures & Conclusions Chimneys that did and did not survive and why

Chimney Seismic Index
Prepared for FEMA by Jim Buckley