Code of Maine Rules
16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
219 - OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Chapter 22 - CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES, VENTS AND SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES


Current through 2024-52, December 25, 2024

SUMMARY: This rule is an agency incorporation by reference to the National Fire Protection Association Standard #211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2019 edition. The primary focus of this standard is the removal of waste gases, the reduction of fire hazards associated with construction and installation of chimneys, fireplaces and venting systems for residential, commercial and industrial appliances and the installation of solid fuel burning appliances.

1. This rule incorporates by reference, the National Fire Protection Association Standard #211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2019 edition. All rights reserved by the National Fire Protection Association. Copies of NFPA Standards are available through the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

A. All references to circumstances requiring a level II inspection of existing chimneys upon sale and transfer of property shall be excluded from this rule. Therefore, the following section and identified language of a table contained in the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2019 edition shall not be included in this incorporation by reference:

Section 15.4. 1(3)

Table 15.2.1. Delete language "upon sale and transfer of property;" only.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 25 M.R.S. §§2452, 2465

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