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Ensure Your Chimney is in Good Condition

Fire investigators estimate that 40% of house fires that start from the chimney, start in the smoke chamber.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 211 Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Fuel Burning Appliances 2010 Edition. 11.2.1.13 The inner surfaces of the smoke chamber shall be parge coated smooth, with an insulating refractory mortar.

Per section 7.2.2.1 code states that masonry chimneys shall be lined.

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