BOARD |
FACING TEMPLATE |
Figure 11.7 Position of board and template |
D. Hearth Extension
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Hearth extension required to protect combustible floors in front of appliance.
•An 8 inch minimum hearth extension must be constructed of
The base of the fireplace may sit on a combustible surface. The area in front of the fireplace must be protected by a noncombustible hearth extension, unless the fireplace is raised a minimum of 6 inches above the combustible floor or hearth. See figures 11.8 and 11.10.
SURFACE MAY BE COMBUSTIBLE
NAILING TABS (BOTH SIDES)
NON- | |
HEARTH | |
A | COMBUSTIBLE |
EXTENSION |
B
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| A | B | |
in. | 8 | |||
mm | 1045 | 203 | ||
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in. | 8 | |||
mm | 1222 | 203 | ||
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Figure 11.9 Hearth Extension Dimensions
1 INCH MAX.
TO ALLOW FOR DOOR CLEARANCE
COMBUSTIBLES |
| |
UP TO 1 INCH | 6 INCHES | |
THICK ALLOWED | ||
MINIMUM | ||
UNDER THE OPENING | ||
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8 in. min. (203 mm)
1 in. max.
(25 mm)
COMBUSTIBLE | MARBLE, GRANITE, TILE OR |
OTHER | |
SURFACE | HEARTH EXTENSION |
BOTTOM OF FIREPLACE
BOTTOM OF
FIREPLACE
Figure 11.8 Fireplace raised a minimum of 6 inches away from combustible surface.
Figure 11.10 Fireplace sitting on combustible surface.
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