pmacedo
05-09-2004, 08:04 AM
I have a cape cod with chimney that runs up through the middle of the 2nd floor room. I am putting in a bathroom that requires me to take out an existing closet.
So, because of the lack of storage, I was going to wall in an area around the chimney. I was able to get abuilding permit, however they said that walls up against the chimney wouldn't meet code (there should be a 4" space from the long sides, and 2" from the short sides). This kind of kills any good way to have a closet, without little openings around the chimney.
You will note in the picture I have attached, that a staircase on one side of the chimney prevents me from giving the chimney the space it needs.
Is there any way to build a wall around the chimney that meets code? OR perhaps any options outside of that completely?
Hope someone has a good solution for me. I have had no luck in the libraries
So, because of the lack of storage, I was going to wall in an area around the chimney. I was able to get abuilding permit, however they said that walls up against the chimney wouldn't meet code (there should be a 4" space from the long sides, and 2" from the short sides). This kind of kills any good way to have a closet, without little openings around the chimney.
You will note in the picture I have attached, that a staircase on one side of the chimney prevents me from giving the chimney the space it needs.
Is there any way to build a wall around the chimney that meets code? OR perhaps any options outside of that completely?
Hope someone has a good solution for me. I have had no luck in the libraries