Chapter 18.18
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10, CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES, OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE

Sections:

18.18.005    Chapter 10 Is Amended.

18.18.010    Section R1001.3.1 Is Amended.

18.18.005 Chapter 10 Is Amended.

The following sections of Chapter 10 of the California Residential Code, as adopted by Chapter 18.01 hereof, are added, deleted, or amended as follows. (Ord. 22-10 § 2, 12/13/22)

18.18.010 Section R1001.3.1 Is Amended.

Section R1001.3.1 is amended to read as follows:

R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R606. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof.

(Ord. 22-10 § 2, 12/13/22)