All chimneys shall be built from the ground up and for use in dwellings or public buildings must have an inside measurement of at least eight inches by twelve inches (8" x 12"); provided, however, that where the total floor space of the building shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet, the inside measurements of said chimney may be eight inches by eight inches (8" x 8"). No chimney shall have less than a four inch (4") wall in thickness. All chimneys for coal, oil or wood type heat shall be of brick, and shall be tile lined flue construction, built from adequate footing below the frost line, up above the roof of the building. Transite or similar approved type vents may be used with gas heat.
All gas water heaters or space heaters shall be vented in accordance with the above, and all such vents shall extend at least ten inches (10") above the eaves. (Ord. 267, 9-27-1961)