Chimney separation?

[Denray]

Is it OK for insulation to be this close on these types of chimneys on a wood stove?

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[Hearthman]

Most but not all factory chimney listed for solid fuel requires a 2" clearance to combustibles that is a air space. Packing insulation in there is a common cause of unfriendly fires. Note the homemade attic insulation shield. Usually a firestop/ radiation shield with attic insulation shield over that. Probably improper roof penetration, too. More pics? Brand chimney? Where chimney can come in contact with people and vice versa, it should be enclosed with ordinary framing and sheathing while maintaining clearances. This is called "vertical fireblocking" when it forms an 'effective barrier' from attic deck to underside of the roof deck. Recommend Level II inspection.

[gtblum]

Packing insulation in there is a common cause of "unfriendly fires".

Oh! I will be using that one. []

[Denray]

Houses built out of town. Sheese. [:-crazy]

Thanks guys

[John Kogel]

Houses built out of town. Sheese. [:-crazy]

Thanks guys

That whole place is a joke but the price is probably right. Just needs some upgrades. Hope it gets them. []

[Denray]

The Realtor said they weren't going to get a HI but the bank said they had to. The deck was huge and not good and 30 years old. Plumbing had too steep of drop and P-traps with no vents, etc.