CLEARANCES AND HEIGHT REQUIRMENTS
Heat
Resistant
Material
10" or less
12" min. 28"
Heater in
Fireplace or Example: The bottom of the mantel may project from the wall a
Firebox | maximum of 10" at a minimum of 28" above the firebox. |
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Mantel
Minimum of 8"
Heat
Resistant
Material
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearance with No Hood | |||
7" |
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6" |
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| Figure 8 is an example of an unsafe mantel installation. |
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| This mantel projects 4" at 13" above the opening, exceeding |
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| the maximum acceptable distance of 21/2" The mantel also |
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| projects 7" at 17" above the opening, exceeding the maximum |
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| acceptable distance of 6". |
21/2" |
| 17" | If your mantel profile is unsafe, you may either: |
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| • Raise the mantel to an acceptable height | |
4" |
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13" |
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Hood |
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| • Remove the mantel |
Figure 8 - Minimum Mantel Clearance with Hood
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