Section 16 in Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Building Rules, 1972
16. Chimneys and flues.
- Every place, wherein fire is kindled habitually, such as in kitchen or bathing place, shall be provided with efficient means for the escape of smoke or the products of combustion, directly from every fireplace. The means would depend upon the nature of roofing over the room in which the fireplace is provided. In a tiled roof, the means shown in the sketches below should be adopted as the minimum requirements; in the case of terraced roofs, a flue of adequate height and size should be provided.
