All damaged chimneys must be evaluated by a State of California registered civil or structural engineer or licensed architect prior to reconstruction and shall be constructed in accordance with Chapter 37 of the current Code. Unconventional masonry fireplace and chimney systems may be constructed pursuant to the alternate materials and methods of construction provisions of the current Code. Further, all new or reconstructed chimneys shall be anchored to the structure in accordance with the current Code. Where the portion or the chimney extending above the roof line exceeds two times the least dimension of the chimney, the portion extending above the roof line shall be braced to the roof structure.
(Ord. 3501, passed - -1992)