6.8 Fireplaces, chimneys and flues

6.8 Figure reference table

Figure reference table for chapter

Fig No Title/Description Clause
Figure 1 Solid fuel hearth clearances 6.8.3.1
Figure 2 Solid fuel hearth clearances to wall 6.8.3.2
Figure 3 Solid fuel appliance clearances to wall 6.8.3.2
Figure 4 Solid fuel flue-pipe clearances 6.8.5.2
Figure 5 Solid fuel outlet positions 6.8.7.1
Figure 6 Chimney capping 6.8.7.3
Figure 7 Hearth clearances for back boilers 6.8.8.2
Figure 8 Gas flue pipe support distances 6.8.10.1
Figure 9 Gas precast flue blocks to ridge terminal — cross-section 6.8.11.2
Figure 10 Gas precast flue blocks to ridge terminal transition 6.8.11.2
Figure 11 Precast flue block cavity wall insulation and vertical DPM 6.8.11.2
Figure 12 Precast flue blocks — false chimney breast arrangement with insulated cavity wall 6.8.11.2
Figure 13 Gas flue terminal positions 6.8.12
Figure 14 Drip collar for circular flues — cross-section 6.8.12
Figure 15 Drip collar plate detail for rectangular flues — cross-section 6.8.12
Figure 16 Hearth clearances 6.8.18
Figure 17 Fireplace recess — external cavity wall projection 6.8.18
Figure 18 Fireplace recess — external cavity wall with dimensions 6.8.18
Figure 19 Fireplace recess — internal wall with dimensions 6.8.18
Figure 20 Appliance recess with raft lintel (freestanding heater), front and side view 6.8.18
Figure 21 Lintelled opening for inset open fire (chimney throat insert), front and side view 6.8.18
Figure 22 Throat unit connection to lintel 6.8.20
Figure 23 Chimney joint to connecting flue pipe 6.8.20
Figure 24 Socketed flue pipe (socket up) 6.8.20
Figure 25 Offset chimney with flue liner suitable for solid fuel 6.8.21
Figure 26 Calculating maximum chimney height to width 6.8.23.1
Figure 27 Plan view of fireplace recess with frame 6.8.23.2
Figure 28 Plan view of chimney at upper floor level — 40mm airspace where non-combustible material <200mm thick 6.8.23.2
Figure 29 Timber chimney frame construction 6.8.23.2
Figure 30 External chimney breast with masonry inner leaf 6.8.23.2
Figure 31 Joist and masonry requirements for Scotland 6.8.23.2
Figure 32 Chimney cavity tray at pitch 6.8.23.2
Figure 33 Chimney cavity tray — cross-section (gather) 6.8.23.2
Figure 34 Prefabricated chimney throating 6.8.23.2
Figure 35 Chimney flashing and DPC tray (chimney on outside wall) 6.8.23.3
Figure 36 Chimney flashing and DPC tray — stack at ridge 6.8.23.3
Figure 37 Combined with DPC tray and flashing 6.8.23.3
Figure 38 Purpose made chimney capping (cross section) 6.8.28
Figure 39 Chimney details with brick capping 6.8.28

Last updated: 2nd January 2025

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