(a) Chimneys shall be built only upon a foundation of concrete, solid brick masonry, or concrete block grouted solid to twelve inches below finished grade.
(b) Foundations shall be properly proportioned to carry the weight imposed and to minimize the possibility of different settlement.
(c) Chimneys shall not rest upon or be carried by wood floors, beams or brackets, nor be hung from wooden rafters.
(d) No wall less than twelve inches thick shall be used to support a corbelled chimney. Such corbelling shall not project more than six inches from the face of the wall, and shall consist of at least five courses of brick.
(Ord. 2010-121. Passed 8-10-10.)
(Ord. 2010-121. Passed 8-10-10.)