1.1
These requirements cover lining systems for new masonry chimneys. 1.2
Liners are for use with gas, liquid and solid fuel-fired residential appliances
and building heating equipment, where the flue-gas temperatures normally do not
exceed 650 degrees C. They are intended for use in accordance with the
National Building Code of Canada, the Installation Code for Oil Burning
Equipment, CAN/CSA-B139, Gas Burning Equipment, CAN/CGA-B149.1 and
CAN/CGA-B149.2, Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and
Equipment, CAN/CSA-B365, and CAN/CSA-A405, Design and Construction of Masonry
Chimneys and Fireplaces. 1.3
Liners are intended for field installation in masonry or concrete chimneys
located inside or outside of buildings to provide an essentially vertical
conduit or passageway for conveying flue gases to the outer air from the
above-described class of appliances. 1.4
Liners as covered by the Standard are intended for installation in accordance
with the manufacturer's Installation Instructions. 1.5
Liners, as covered by this Standard, are not intended for use with high
efficiency appliances that require type BH gas venting systems, or that create
positive pressures in the chimney.