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§ Chapter 10 IRC 2024

Chimneys and Fireplaces

8 entries from Chapter 10 of IRC 2024, organized by section number. Each entry covers what the code requires, why it exists, what inspectors look for, and common mistakes.

§ 01   Sections

All 8 entries.

Sorted by section number. Click any row for the full entry — answer, requirements, edition diff, related sections.

IRC 2024 Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts: Liner and Installation Requirements
R1001
What does IRC 2024 require for installing a wood-burning insert into an existing masonry fireplace, and can I use the existing terra cotta liner?
IRC 2024 Fireplace Damper: Required, Accessible, and Energy Code Implications
R1001.7
Does IRC 2024 require a damper in a masonry fireplace, and what does the energy code say about damper sealing?
IRC 2024 Fireplace Hearth: Minimum Size and Clearance to Combustibles
R1001.9
What are the minimum hearth extension size and clearance-to-combustible requirements for a masonry fireplace under IRC 2024?
IRC 2024 Masonry Chimney: Flue Size, Liner, and Wall Thickness Requirements
R1003
What are the IRC 2024 requirements for masonry chimney wall thickness, flue liner size, and flue area?
IRC 2024 Chimney Height: 2-Foot Above 10-Foot Rule
R1003.9
How high does a chimney need to be above the roof under IRC 2024, and what are the rules for spark arrestors?
IRC 2024 Chimney Flashing: Step Flashing, Counter Flashing, and Cricket Details
R1003.17
What does IRC 2024 require for chimney flashing, and when is a cricket required?
IRC 2024 Factory-Built Fireplaces: Listed Zero-Clearance Units and Venting Rules
R1004
What does IRC 2024 require for factory-built zero-clearance fireplaces, and can I mix chimney system components from different manufacturers?
IRC 2024 Gas Fireplace Venting: Direct Vent vs B-Vent vs Vent-Free Rules
R1006
What are the IRC 2024 venting requirements for gas fireplaces, and are vent-free gas fireplaces legal?