(a) Chimneys hereafter erected within a structure, or which are attached to a structure, shall be constructed of brick, of solid block masonry, or of reinforced concrete, and shall comply with the provisions of this section.
(b) Such chimneys shall extend at least two feet above the highest point, exclusive of flue liner, where they pass through the roof of the building, and at least two feet higher than any ridge within ten feet of such chimney.
(c) Every such chimney shall be properly capped with brick, terra cotta, stone, cast iron, concrete or other approved noncombustible, weatherproof material.
(d) Such chimney shall be wholly supported on approved masonry or self-supporting fireproof construction.
(e) No such chimney shall be corbeled from a wall which is less than twelve inches in thickness, unless it projects equally on each side of the wall. In every case the corbeling shall not exceed one-third of the height of the unit in projection for each course of the unit projected.
(f) No change in the size or shape of a chimney shall be made at the location where a chimney passes through a roof or within a distance of six inches above or below the roof joists or rafters.
(g) All chimneys which are unsafe or dangerous shall be made safe or taken down.
(Ord. 42-1981. Passed 2-23-81.)