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I have looked through all of my code books and can't seem to find a reference that addresses chimney chases. Can anyone point me to a code reference to whether fire blocking is required for the chimney Chase above the roof plane?

Bryan

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I am not aware of any requirement to install fireblocking above a roof line. Isn't the intent of the code to prevent fire from spreading between floors, and into the attic?

I see a lot of chimney chases, and can't recall seeing fire blocking above the roof plane.

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  Bryan said:

May be above the roof plane was the wrong choice for the description. What about at the roof plane/sheathing line.

Bryan

No. There should be fireblocking at the plane between stories and at the ceiling line of the top story. No need for it at the roof plane.

- Jim in Oregon

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