Ensure safe and professional fireplace and chimney design, installation, and maintenance. NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances provides consensus-based guidelines for construction projects involving chimneys, fireplaces, venting systems, and solid fuel-burning appliances. Comprehensive coverage addresses everything from selection of equipment and installation to inspection and maintenance in residential properties and industrial facilities.
Changes in the 2016 edition improve the integrity of installations and offer more guidance on fire safety:
NFPA 211 continues to evolve based on new experience and lessons learned.
That's why the latest edition is essential for contractors, installers, designers, engineers, and code officials, along with anyone who investigates chimney fires.