C. Sidewalls/Surrounds
•Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the fireplace opening.
•Combustible and noncombustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed within the gridded area, Figure 6.3.
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Figure 6.3 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of fireplace)
D. Frame the Fireplace
Figure 6.4 shows typical framing using combustible materials (2x4 lumber shown).
•Observe all required air space clearances to combustible materials as shown in Figure 6.2.
•Framing across the top of fireplace must be above top standoffs.
You must maintain
2 in. (51 mm) min. air space clearance from the chimney to the enclosure.
12 in. (305 mm) max.
Note: Fireplace Header cannot be positioned until after the fireplace assembly is in place.
48 in.
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27in.
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Figure 6.4 Framing the Fireplace
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