Reference page

Research & Reference

Source-checked terminology references, component atlases, and technical data published by Fort Wayne Chimney Repair Research. Every record names its primary source, document date, and verification date.

Published references

• Chimney Fire Statistics: Six Years of U.S. Data, and What Each Number Counts — 18 sourced statistics, 13 comparison tables, and a downloadable 136-record dataset joining CPSC 2017–2022 broad and confined fire estimates, with NFPA, USFA, EIA, and Indiana reporting context. Primary-source crosswalk for the 15,400-fire CPSC figure and the “25,000” claim. Verified July 27, 2026.
• Chimney Parts Diagram: 66 Labeled Parts Across Four System Types — A source-traced terminology crosswalk across masonry fireplaces, masonry appliance chimneys, factory-built fireplaces, and listed all-fuel chimneys. Includes four SVG diagrams, 10 comparison tables, and a downloadable 66-row dataset verified to code, BIA technical notes, and manufacturer documents on July 27, 2026.

About this research section

References published here are compiled from primary sources: model codes, state-adopted codes, agency status pages, industry technical notes, and manufacturer installation documents. How sources are chosen, verified, and attributed is explained in the editorial and source standards.

The broader source directory — official sources for Fort Wayne and Allen County chimney questions — is on the resources page.