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A masonry chimney is reconstructed to withstand seismic forces by adding an insert to the existing firebox

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Repair of Earthquake-Damaged Masonry Fireplace Chimneys - South Napa Earthquake Recovery Advisory, FEMA DR-4193-RAI

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

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FEMA

Description

Webpage from FEMA describing how to properly reconstruct masonry fireplace chimneys damages by earthquakes.

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