Standard for Steel Liner Assemblies for Solid-Fuel Burning Masonry Fireplaces

Designation Number:

CAN/ULC-S639

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2017-03-29

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2017-04-20

Posted On:

2017-03-23

Scope:

1.1 These requirements cover prefabricated steel liner assemblies incorporating a flue damper, smoke chamber and associated accessories for masonry fireplaces. They are intended as an alternate form of construction to conventional fire brick liners and metal dampers.

1.2 Steel liners, as covered by this Standard, shall be capable of installation in accordance with the requirements of the applicable building codes and with the manufacturer's Installation Instructions as required herein.

NOTE: These requirements do not cover factory-built fireplaces, inserts or space heaters.

Project need:

Development of New Edition

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