The chart below indicates minimum arrester screen dimensions which will comply with the code.
California chimney spark arrestor requirements.
California spark arrestors must be made of 5 8 mesh and 4 times the area of the opening of the flue with 5 6 of clearance from the top of the flue to the spark arrestor covering.
This is federal law not california law.
So you are not riding legally 5 miles form the border.
The building inspector will need to see such spark arrester in place at the time of inspection.
Spark arresters must comply with the california building code as adopted by the city specifically section 3102 3 8 the total area of the arrester shall be at least four 4 times the total area of the chimney area.
R1001 2 footings and foundations.
The spark arrester shall be tight fitting to the chimney to prevent sparks or embers.
Opening shall not permit the passage of spheres having a.
In california orange county and los angeles county are very high fire hazard even a tiny spark can start a fire so if your home is located within a wooded area chimney caps an spark arrestor is strongly recommended.
R1001 2 1 ash dump cleanout.
This is for all of the west and i m pretty sure the entire nation.
The spark arrestor screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 19 gage galvanized steel or 24 gage stainless steel.
Masonry fireplaces shall be constructed in accordance with this section and the applicable provisions of chapters 3 and 4.
The net free area of the spark arrestor shall be not less than four times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney.
California state parks state of california.
Chimney caps and spark arrestors are available in stainless steel copper and galvanized steel.
Even if your locality does not require 5 8 screening or california spark arrestor chimney caps if you have an oval flue tile these are the appropriate chimney caps for your flue.
The spark arrestor screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12gage wire 19 gage galvanized wire or 24 gage stainless steel.
The spark arrestor shall meet all of the following requirements.
If so you should certainly consider california spark arrestor chimney caps with small 5 8 inch mesh.
California residential code has specific guidelines and requirements for spark arrestors to meet code.
The net free area of the spark arrestor shall not be less than four times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney.
Spark arrestors are required in all blm and forest service lands.
