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Fire stops not installed in vent chimney chaseFire stops not installed in vent chimney chase: Fire stops are generally required in openings between floors and into attics. Proper fire stops are usually made of metal and are placed around the vent pipe (or metal chimney stack) at each floor and ceiling level. The purpose is to help prevent fires from spreading between floors and into the attic. Retrofit fire stops may be made of 26 gauge sheet metal or 5/ " type xe drywall or 3/4" wood without open joints. The installation of fire stopping is recommended. Contact a handyman service or sheet metal contractor for assistance. Chimney height to roof, chimeny hight over building, minimum chimney height over roof or building flue chase cap rain cap spark arrestor Fire stop not installed at attic penetration. spark arrestor type cap
File last updated May 16, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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