Thermal Performance of Masonry Chimneys and Fireplaces.
Thermal Performance of Masonry Chimneys and Fireplaces.
(2166 K)
Peacock, R. D.
NBSIR 87-3515; 175 p. April 1987.
Sponsor:
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
Available from:
National Technical Information Service
(NTIS), Technology Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161.
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Order number: PB87-199956
Keywords:
chimneys; fireplaces; fire safety; fire tests; flues;
heating equipment; masonry; stoves; wood
Abstract:
A series of tests was conducted in a masonry chimney and
a masonry fireplace both constructed to current national
standards in order to evaluate the effectiveness of
recent changes to the building code requirements for
residential masonry construction.
