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The Ontario Building Code | Chimney or Flue Pipe Walls

9.21.1.4. Chimney or Flue pipe walls

(1) The walls of any chimney or flue pipe shall be constructed to be smoke- and flame-tight.

9.21.2. Chimney Flues

In Plain Language

Chimney or flue pipe walls must meet the construction requirements set out in this article, ensuring they safely contain and vent combustion gases.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.