Chimney Liner requirements

[forya]

Does anyone know if Chimney liner requirements are state regulated, or locally regulated in Pa? And does anyone know if it is required in Pa to go all the way up a chimney with a 4" liner?

 

[Fsappo]

Keep it all in the same thread, bro. You got some people here interested in helping you.

 

[CJ-SR4ever]

From what I know it depends on the state and in some cases town regulations. The best thing to do in this case would be to check with your local building inspector to see what the requirements are for installing your liner. I recommend running the liner to the top, IMO it is a little easier to clean and you dont have to worry about ash collecting inside the masonary chimney.

 

[Wood Heat Stoves]

I would check with the local building department, but they almost always go with the stove manufactures installation specifications.

 

[CJ-SR4ever]

Also depends on the condition of the inside of the chimney. If the clay liner has any damage, you should do a reline which will be much safer. Harman offers two different ways to run the liner in the chimney per the owners manual.

1) Damper Install- Running the liner only a portion of the way up the chimney, capping the top and sealing the damper with fiberglass insulation.

2) Full Reline- Running the liner to top of the chimney, capping the top, and sealing around the liner at the top of chimney and at the damper.

From my experience most towns would rather see the complete reline.