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D. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as specified. Framing or finishing material closer than the minimums listed must be construct- ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc).
Combustible Mantels
1/2 IN. Thick Wall
Sheathing12 IN.
MAX.
MEASUREMENT
14 IN. FROM TOP OF MIN. FIREPLACE
OPENING
Figure 5.3 Clearances To Combustible Mantels Or Other Combustibles Above Appliance
Non-combustible Mantels
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| Thick Wall | 12 IN. |
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| OPENING | 1 IN.MIN. |
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Note: For
Combustible Mantel Legs Or Wall Projections Extending Past The Face Of The Fireplace
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Figure 5.5 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)
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Figure 5.6 Non-Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)
1 IN. |
FRAMING |
NAILING TAB |
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Figure 5.7 Front Side Finishing Detail
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