If i have a listed building and have to dismantle a chimney because it is dangerous do i have to rebuild it?
Short answer: probably not.
Longer answer: it depends upon whether any local building codes require the structure to retain the same exterior appearance (like Historical District codes).
You may need a building demolition permit to remove the chimney; check with your local building codes department. They should also be able to tell you what, if any, restrictions there are on permanently removing the chimney.
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contact the people responsible for listed buildings in your area BEFORE you do anything at all and they will tell you what must be done…hope this helps
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Comment by ryan897@btinternet.com — July 1, 2010 @ 9:59 pm
Short answer: probably not.
Longer answer: it depends upon whether any local building codes require the structure to retain the same exterior appearance (like Historical District codes).
You may need a building demolition permit to remove the chimney; check with your local building codes department. They should also be able to tell you what, if any, restrictions there are on permanently removing the chimney.
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Comment by Russell — July 1, 2010 @ 10:33 pm
If there is a Furnace or Heater connected to it you do- and what the hell is a listed building- that makes no sense to me-
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Comment by BILL — July 1, 2010 @ 11:13 pm
as long as your furnace exhuaust is not piped into it then no you do not.
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Comment by The Whopper — July 1, 2010 @ 11:51 pm