Sentence 9.26.4.4.(1)

  1. OH1
  2. OS2
  3. OS1
  4. OP1
  5. OS3

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

[F61-OS1.1]Applies where a shingle roof intersects with a masonry chimney.

Intent

Intent 1:

Where the intersection is between a shingle roof and a chimney, to limit the probability of precipitation or meltwater ingress into chimneys, which could lead to damage to masonry or to chimney liners from freeze-thaw stresses, which could lead to the escape of heat or flames, which could lead to the ignition of combustible building components, which could lead to harm to persons [see analysis for Sentence 9.21.4.6.(1)].

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