Technical Booklet L Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems·Page 31·2.38
Factory-made metal chimney penetration through fire compartment
Metal chimneys that pass through fire compartment walls or floors must comply with the fire safety requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations.
Where a factory-made metal chimney penetrates a fire compartment wall or floor the casing of the chimney should comply with the requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations.
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