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Confused about height of chimmney needed for outdoor fireplace?

Alyce Venice
14 years ago

Hello from St. John,

Dear Experts?

I have been trying to educate myself as to the chimney

requirements for an outdoor fireplace. Looking at online pictures they all seem very high? This fireplace is only for ambiance. It is the focal point of an outdoor livingroom. I will be burning gas propane logs or glass crystals or stones. The concrete contractor has never built a masonary fireplace al la Virgin Islands never goes below 70 degrees. The design I have in mind would be a height of about 6 feet 24" above the slab for the opening. The roof will be at ten feet on the perimeter and peak at 16' with tongue and goove cedar and a metal roof. The building inspector has no experience with fireplaces either. I want to have a basic drawing wihch I can take to apply for the permit. Any and all advice is appreciated. Would ventless be an option? Thanks, in advance.

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