§ 27-863.01 Chimney limitations and tests.
AC § 27-863.01
No solid fuel fireplace, fireplace stove or room heater shall be installed or altered unless connected to a chimney which complies with the limitations and testing requirements set forth in table 15-6.1. TABLE 15-6.1Chimney Limitations and Tests for Solid Fuel Fireplaces, Fireplace Stoves and Room Heaters Occupancy Reference StandardTest StandardTemperature Number of TestsJ-2 & J-3 limited to 40 feet and three storiesRS 15-15UL 127, as Modified1700°F1 test J-2 & J-3 limitedRS 15-9UL 103HT2100°F – 10 min.3 tests to 75 feetRS 15-12ULC 629M2100°F – 30 min.3 tests All other occupancies and all buildings greater than 75 feet in heightRS 15-10UL 9592000°F to Equilibrium and 2300°F – 30 min.1 test 3 testsTable 15-6 of Subdivision (c) of Section 27-863 and Section 27-861No StandardUnlisted High Temp. Chimney with Required Thickness Listed in Table 15-6No test Note: Chimneys accepted pursuant to reference standard RS 15-10 or Table 15-6 may be used in lieu of chimneys accepted pursuant to reference standards RS 15-9, RS 15-12 and RS 15-15.Chimneys accepted pursuant to reference standards RS 15-9 or RS 15-12 may be used in lieu of chimneys accepted pursuant to reference standard RS 15-15.
