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PAGE 4 OCTOBER 2012 Vermont Department of Public Safety Information Technology Solutions 2012 Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code UPDATE DATES & LOCATIONS October 10 – S Burlington Holiday Inn 1068 Williston Rd, S Burlington October 17 – DFS Berlin Central Office 1311 US Route 302, Berlin October 23 – Vermont Fire Academy 93 Davison Drive Pittsford October 24 – Holiday Inn Express Exit 7 of I-91 in Springfield The Division of Fire Safety has designed a special workshop that is designed for architects and contractors and building inspectors. This workshop will cover the changes and updates of the 2012 Vermont codes. This workshop is being offered in four regional areas of the state and all sessions will start at 9:00 am. This workshop meets the requirements for continuing education credits and credit from AIA is currently pending. This is a free workshop but preregistration is required. WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM Location attending please select one Name To REGISTER on-line for this training please visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YKQCX5S Or return the paper form to the address below Business / Department Address Job Title Phone Email Division of Fire Safety October 10 – S Burlington Holiday Inn October 17 – DFS Berlin Central Office October 23 – Pittsford Vermont Fire Academy October 24 – Holiday Inn Express Springfield Return to Vermont Division of Fire Safety 1311 Us Route 302 Suite 600 Berlin Vermont 05641-2351
PAGE 5 OCTOBER 2012 Code Corner Wood Stove Safety and Installation Chimneys for Wood Stoves ~ Chimney Fires Submitted by Butch Sutherland Regional, Manager Rutland Office. Choosing a Stove: Getting the right size stove for your home is an important consideration when purchasing your stove. A stove that is too large can dangerously overheat a room and cause combustible materials to ignite. Burning smaller, less hot fires in a too-large stove can lead to dangerous buildup of creosote, a flammable chemical substance that forms when wood burns, possibly resulting in a chimney fire. Installation: Have your stove professionally installed and follow the manufacturer’s Installation instructions. Safe clearances around the stove are important during installation and must be considered when choosing a space for the stove. Make sure that there is at least 18 inches in front of the stove and 12 inches on the sides and back (always check the manufactures instructions) make sure that all flammable materials are at least 36 inches from the stove. Masonry Chimneys: Most chimneys in new and existing homes are constructed of non-combustible masonry materials. This may be brick, concrete block or many types of stone are used. Masonry chimneys should be lined with a clay flue tile. The walls of a chimney less than 30 feet high must be a least 4 inches thick. If stone is used a 12-inch minimum thickness is needed. A chimney may have more than one flue. Two flues may be placed side by side and must be separated at least 2 inches apart. Each chimney flue must have its own clean out door at the bottom of the flue liner. Masonry chimneys must be separated from combustible materials by at least 2 inches on all sides. All framing and other combustible materials in walls, floors, ceiling and roofs must stop at least 2 inches from the chimney. This 2-inch space can be filled with any non-combustible material. One frequently asked question about chimneys for wood stoves is “Can a stove be connected to an existing flue that serves another appliance?”. The NFPA recommends that each stove be connected to a separate flue. This reduces interference between units and increases the efficiency of each stove. • NFPA 211 9.8.2 2006 Unless listed for such connections, solid fuel-burning appliances shall not be connected to a chimney flue serving another appliance. • NFPA 31 6.5.19 2006 Solid fuel burning appliances shall not be connected to a chimney flue serving another appliance burning other fuels, unless specifically listed for such connections. • NFPA 54 12.6.5.1 2006 An appliance shall not be connected to a chimney designed to burn solid fuel. A list of certified chimney sweeps can be found on our web site, www.firesafety.vermont.gov For additional information you may contact your local fire department or the Div of Fire Safety office in your area. Administrative Penalties Paid ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PAYMENTS RECEIVED FROM 09/01/2012—0930/2012 SITE City PAYMENT VIOLATOR NAME AMOUNT NAME_________________ 11 Mill Street Apts. Northfield $300.00 Fernandaz Family Northend Hardwoods Lyndonville $150.00 New England Alarm Sunset Farm Woodstock $500.00 Darrek Daoust Sunset Farm Woodstock $100.00 Thomas Hague Sunset Farm Woodstock $100.00 Darrek Daoust Lilac Inn Brandon $100.00 Wedding Tents Events Alderbrook Office Condo Essex $300.00 Peck Electric Carris Reels West Rutland $500.00 Carris Reels Rental House So.Hero $50.00 Norton Trust 301 Depot Street Manchester $100.00 Covenant Fire Protection
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