Adopts With Amendments
Chapter 10
Chimneys and Fireplaces
International Residential Code 2021
[F] 1001.1 General - Chimneys and Fireplaces
Section 1001.1 — General - Chimneys and Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.1.1 Chimneys and Fireplaces
Section 1001.1.1 — Chimneys and Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.11 Factory-Built Chimneys
Section 1001.11 — Factory-Built Chimneys. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.2 Masonry Chimney Construction
Section 1001.2 — Masonry Chimney Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.2.1 Chimney and Fireplace Scope
Section 1001.2.1 — Chimney and Fireplace Scope. This section establishes the scope, applicability, and administrative provisions for enforcement of this code. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.3 Chimney Clearances
Section 1001.3 — Chimney Clearances. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.5 Chimney Height
Section 1001.5 — Chimney Height. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.6 Spark Arrestors
Section 1001.6 — Spark Arrestors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.7 Chimney Caps
Section 1001.7 — Chimney Caps. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.8 Cleanout Openings
Section 1001.8 — Cleanout Openings. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1001.9 Chimney Flue Sizing
Section 1001.9 — Chimney Flue Sizing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1002.1.1 Masonry Fireplace Requirements
Section 1002.1.1 — Masonry Fireplace Requirements. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.1 General - Fireplaces
Section 1003.1 — General - Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.1.1 Masonry Chimney Details
Section 1003.1.1 — Masonry Chimney Details. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.2 Firebox Dimensions
Section 1003.2 — Firebox Dimensions. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.3 Firebox Walls
Section 1003.3 — Firebox Walls. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.4 Steel Fireplace Units
Section 1003.4 — Steel Fireplace Units. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.5 Hearth Extension
Section 1003.5 — Hearth Extension. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.7 Damper
Section 1003.7 — Damper. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.8 Smoke Chamber
Section 1003.8 — Smoke Chamber. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1003.9 Hearth and Hearth Extension
Section 1003.9 — Hearth and Hearth Extension. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1004.1 General - Factory-Built Fireplaces
Section 1004.1 — General - Factory-Built Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1004.4 Hearth Extension for Factory-Built
Section 1004.4 — Hearth Extension for Factory-Built. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1005.1 General - Exterior Air Supply for Fireplaces
Section 1005.1 — General - Exterior Air Supply for Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] 1005.2 Exterior Air Supply Duct
Section 1005.2 — Exterior Air Supply Duct. This section addresses mechanical system requirements including ventilation, ductwork, and equipment specifications. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001 Masonry Fireplaces
Section R1001 — Masonry Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.1 General - Masonry Fireplaces
Section R1001.1 — General - Masonry Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.1.1 Masonry Fireplace Construction
Section R1001.1.1 — Masonry Fireplace Construction. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.10 Masonry Fireplace Clearance
Section R1001.10 — Masonry Fireplace Clearance. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.11 Masonry Fireplace Exterior Air Supply
Section R1001.11 — Masonry Fireplace Exterior Air Supply. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.2 Firebox Dimensions
Section R1001.2 — Firebox Dimensions. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.2.1 Firebox Dimensions
Section R1001.2.1 — Firebox Dimensions. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.3 Seismic Reinforcing
Section R1001.3 — Seismic Reinforcing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.3.1 Fireplace Throat and Damper
Section R1001.3.1 — Fireplace Throat and Damper. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.4 Dampers
Section R1001.4 — Dampers. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.4.1 Smoke Chamber Requirements
Section R1001.4.1 — Smoke Chamber Requirements. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.5 Firebox Dimensions
Section R1001.5 — Firebox Dimensions. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.5.1 Fireplace Hearth Requirements
Section R1001.5.1 — Fireplace Hearth Requirements. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.6 Firebox Dimensions - Masonry Fireplace
Section R1001.6 — Firebox Dimensions - Masonry Fireplace. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.6.1 Fireplace Clearances
Section R1001.6.1 — Fireplace Clearances. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.7 Masonry Fireplace Damper
Section R1001.7 — Masonry Fireplace Damper. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.8 Masonry Fireplace Damper
Section R1001.8 — Masonry Fireplace Damper. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1001.9 Hearth and Hearth Extension
Section R1001.9 — Hearth and Hearth Extension. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1002.1 General - Factory-Built Fireplaces
Section R1002.1 — General - Factory-Built Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1002.1.1 Factory-Built Fireplaces
Section R1002.1.1 — Factory-Built Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1002.2 Factory-Built Fireplace Hearth Extensions
Section R1002.2 — Factory-Built Fireplace Hearth Extensions. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1002.3 Factory-Built Fireplace Decorative Shrouds
Section R1002.3 — Factory-Built Fireplace Decorative Shrouds. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003 Masonry Chimneys
Section R1003 — Masonry Chimneys. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.1 Damper - Masonry Fireplaces
Section R1003.1 — Damper - Masonry Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.1.1 Masonry Chimney Construction
Section R1003.1.1 — Masonry Chimney Construction. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.10 Masonry Chimney Spark Arrestors
Section R1003.10 — Masonry Chimney Spark Arrestors. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.11 Chimney Cricket
Section R1003.11 — Chimney Cricket. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.12 Chimney Cricket
Section R1003.12 — Chimney Cricket. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.13 Chimney Height - Masonry
Section R1003.13 — Chimney Height - Masonry. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.14 Chimney Spark Arrestors
Section R1003.14 — Chimney Spark Arrestors. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.18 Masonry Chimney Crickets
Section R1003.18 — Masonry Chimney Crickets. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.2 Chimney Termination
Section R1003.2 — Chimney Termination. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.2.1 Chimney Flue Liner
Section R1003.2.1 — Chimney Flue Liner. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.3 Masonry Chimney - Changes in Dimension
Section R1003.3 — Masonry Chimney - Changes in Dimension. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.3.1 Chimney Height and Termination
Section R1003.3.1 — Chimney Height and Termination. This section covers allowable building height, area, and number of stories based on construction type and occupancy. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.4 Wall Thickness - Masonry Chimney
Section R1003.4 — Wall Thickness - Masonry Chimney. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.4.1 Chimney Spark Arrestor
Section R1003.4.1 — Chimney Spark Arrestor. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.5 Flue Lining
Section R1003.5 — Flue Lining. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.5.1 Chimney crickets
Section R1003.5.1 — Chimney crickets. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.6 Spark Arresters
Section R1003.6 — Spark Arresters. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.7 Chimney Clearance
Section R1003.7 — Chimney Clearance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.8 Chimney Clearance
Section R1003.8 — Chimney Clearance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.9 Chimney Clearances
Section R1003.9 — Chimney Clearances. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1003.9.1 Flue Liner Sizing
Section R1003.9.1 — Flue Liner Sizing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004 Factory-Built Fireplaces
Section R1004 — Factory-Built Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004.1 Factory-Built Fireplaces
Section R1004.1 — Factory-Built Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004.1.1 Factory-Built Fireplace Listing
Section R1004.1.1 — Factory-Built Fireplace Listing. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004.2 Listing
Section R1004.2 — Listing. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004.2.1 Hearth extension dimensions
Section R1004.2.1 — Hearth extension dimensions. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004.3 Factory-Built Chimney Termination
Section R1004.3 — Factory-Built Chimney Termination. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004.3.1 Fireplace damper
Section R1004.3.1 — Fireplace damper. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004.4 Hearth Extensions - Factory-Built
Section R1004.4 — Hearth Extensions - Factory-Built. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1004.4.1 Fireplace clearance to combustibles
Section R1004.4.1 — Fireplace clearance to combustibles. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1005 Factory-Built Chimneys
Section R1005 — Factory-Built Chimneys. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1005.1 Factory-Built Chimneys
Section R1005.1 — Factory-Built Chimneys. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1005.1.1 Factory-Built Chimney Installation
Section R1005.1.1 — Factory-Built Chimney Installation. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1005.2 Factory Chimney Termination
Section R1005.2 — Factory Chimney Termination. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1005.3 Factory Chimney Clearance
Section R1005.3 — Factory Chimney Clearance. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1005.5 Unvented Gas Fireplaces
Section R1005.5 — Unvented Gas Fireplaces. This section addresses fire protection and life safety requirements. Specific provisions depend on building type, occupancy, and construction classification. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1006 Exterior Air Supply
Section R1006 — Exterior Air Supply. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1006.1 General - Exterior Air Supply
Section R1006.1 — General - Exterior Air Supply. This section establishes specific code requirements. Refer to the official code text for detailed provisions, exceptions, and referenced standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1006.2 Masonry Heater Footings
Section R1006.2 — Masonry Heater Footings. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1006.3 Masonry Heater Clearances
Section R1006.3 — Masonry Heater Clearances. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
[F] R1006.4 Masonry Heater Seismic
Section R1006.4 — Masonry Heater Seismic. This section specifies construction material requirements and standards. Refer to the official code for specific material specifications and testing standards. Refer to the official code text for complete requirements.
Code sections are sourced from the International Code Council (ICC) and NFPA. Refer to ICC Digital Codes or NFPA for the authoritative source documents.