D. Finishing Material
Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combus- tible/noncombustible materials. Refer to Figure 11.7 for noncombustible zone.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances.
•Use only
•Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be used as sheathing or facing in the noncombustible zone.
•DO NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible materials.
•Install combustible materials only to specified clearances on top front and side edges.
•Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall) over framing.
•A bead of
•Large gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope gasket.
•Only
These surfaces may be covered with
Figure 11.7 Noncombustible Facing
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Continuous,
Tile, stone or other
1/2 in. Micore or equivilent insulation
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm) under the front of the fireplace and must extend beyond the front and sides of fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
Floor constructed of wood or other combustible material
Figure 11.8 Decorative Facing
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