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OBC 2006 Division B

6.3.

Version 0 — in force 31 December 2006

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Provenance

OBC 1997 · continues from 6.3. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext← current

Original — base regulation

OBC 2012 · continues as 6.3. — Pro

6.3. — Chimneys and Venting Equipment

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6.3.1. — General

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6.3.1.1. — Requirement for Venting

(1) Except as provided in Articles 6.3.1.2. and 6.3.1.3., the products of combustion from solid fuel-burning appliances shall be vented in conformance with the requirements in the applicable appliance installation standards listed in Article 6.2.1.5.

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6.3.1.2. — Masonry or Concrete Chimneys

(1) Rectangular masonry or concrete chimneys not more than 12 m in height shall conform to Part 9 if they serve,

(a) appliances with a combined total rated heat output of 120 kW or less, or

(b) fireplaces.

(2) Masonry or concrete chimneys other than those described in Sentence (1) shall be designed and installed in conformance with the appropriate requirements in NFPA 211, “Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances”.

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6.3.1.3. — Metal Smoke Stacks

(1) Single wall metal smoke stacks shall be designed and installed in conformance with NFPA 211, “Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances”.

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6.3.1.4. — Reserved

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6.3.1.5. — Access Ladders

(1) Access ladders for chimneys, when provided, shall consist of steel or bronze rungs, built into the walls of the chimneys.

(2) Rungs for external ladders shall begin at not less than 2 500 mm from ground level.

O. Reg. 350/06, Division B, Part 6.

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