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What is NYC BC § 2113.11.3.3?

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This section specifies the termination height requirements for masonry chimneys serving high-heat appliances. The statute mandates that these chimneys extend at least 20 feet above the highest construction within 50 feet of the chimney outlet. Applies to building owners with high-heat appliances requiring masonry chimneys.

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2113.11.3.3 Termination height.

BC § 2113.11.3.3

Masonry chimneys for high-heat appliances shall extend not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) above the highest construction, such as roof ridge, parapet wall, penthouse, or other obstruction within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of the chimney outlet, whether the construction is on the same building as the chimney or on another building. However, such constructions do not include other chimneys, vents, or open structural framing. Any chimney located beyond 50 feet (15 240 mm) from such construction but not more than the distance determined from Equation 21-2 and Table 2113.9, shall be at least as high as the construction.

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