9.10.10.5.(3)

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that inappropriate materials or design, faulty construction or poor installation practices will lead to:

• the structural failure of chimneys, or
• water ingress, which could lead to the corrosion or rotting of structural building elements.

This is to limit the probability of damage to the building.

Intent 2:

To direct Code users to Section 9.21.