cet
09-03-2009, 01:30 PM
Do any of you have experience with backyard fireplaces?
I'm thinking of putting fireplace (the kind that's enclosed with a chimney and flue) in the back yard next year. I'm having trouble finding out a definite answer about setbacks from other structures. The bylaws say that a fire pit should be 2m away from other structures but don't mention a requirement for fire places.
I've called 311, Building permits, Community Standards and no-one seems to have solid answer. The closest I got was someone vaguely remembering that it was 4 feet, which would correspond to regular building setbacks.
Anyone know what the requirements are?
I'm thinking of putting fireplace (the kind that's enclosed with a chimney and flue) in the back yard next year. I'm having trouble finding out a definite answer about setbacks from other structures. The bylaws say that a fire pit should be 2m away from other structures but don't mention a requirement for fire places.
I've called 311, Building permits, Community Standards and no-one seems to have solid answer. The closest I got was someone vaguely remembering that it was 4 feet, which would correspond to regular building setbacks.
Anyone know what the requirements are?