I'm confused is the 10 feet in the 10 ,2 ,3 rule way from the nearest object within the 10 feet after 3 feet from the roof. Or is it 10 feet away from the ridge.
10 feet from ridge or 10 feet from a structure?
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So from that if I have a 12/12 pitch I would have to have a chimney height of 12 feet in order to get proper clearance from the nearest structure. I'm 10 away from the ridge as it stands but I have 12/12 pitch so in order to be 10 feet away and the an additional two above that I would have to come through the roof at 12 feet correct?
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"Chimneys shall extend at least three feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building, and at least two feet higher than any portion of a building within ten feet.”
Your calculation sounds correct. From the description it sounds like you have a steep roof and are penetrating it at a low point. If so, yes this is going to be a tall pipe. Is there any possibility of moving the stove further into the room for less projecting through the roof? If not, this 12' chimney will require 2 roof braces one at 5ft and one at 10ft above the roof penetration.
"Chimneys shall extend at least three feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof of a building, and at least two feet higher than any portion of a building within ten feet.”
Your calculation sounds correct. From the description it sounds like you have a steep roof and are penetrating it at a low point. If so, yes this is going to be a tall pipe. Is there any possibility of moving the stove further into the room for less projecting through the roof? If not, this 12' chimney will require 2 roof braces one at 5ft and one at 10ft above the roof penetration.
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