Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter 21 - Masonry
Section 2113 - MASONRY CHIMNEYS
Subsection 2113.2 - Footings and foundations
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs 2113.2
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Footings for masonry chimneys shall be constructed of concrete or solid masonry at least 12 inches (305 mm) thick and shall extend at least 6 inches (152 mm) beyond the face of the foundation or support wall on all sides. Footings shall be founded on natural undisturbed earth or engineered fill below frost depth. In areas not subjected to freezing, footings shall be at least 12 inches (305 mm) below finished grade.
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