Residential-chimney top support 1

[fbaxley]

Has anyone dealt with supporting a terra cotta chimney top on 2x6 chimney chase framing in a seismic zone D/130 mph wind zone before? Any suggestions whether or not this can be done? The chimney projects 6' above the roof line and the chimney top is approx 48"x30"x30" tall. The architect says it weighs approx 500 pounds.

 

[whyun]

This link may give you some hints, although it does not address your specific situation. This pdf is from the City of Los Angeles BUilding Department.

http://www.lacity.org/LADBS/faq/inf...e/IB-P-BC 2002-070 Chimney repair-8-17-01.pdf