Sec. 494(34). Wooden beams separated from masonry
chimneys.
(a) No wooden beams or joists shall be placed within two
(2) inches of the outside face of chimney or flue, whether the
same be for smoke, air or any other purpose.
(b) No wooden furrying or studding shall be placed against
any chimney, the plastering shall be directly on the masonry, or
on metal lathing and furring.
(c) Woodwork fastened to plaster which is against the masonry
of a chimney shall have a layer of asbestos board at least
⅛ inch thick placed between the woodwork and the plaster.
