D. Mantel and Wall Projections

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances as specified. Framing or finishing material closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of non- combustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc).

Combustible Mantels

 

 

 

305

 

 

 

 

279

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

 

254

 

 

229

 

BOARD

 

203

 

 

 

178

 

305

 

152

 

 

279

127

 

254

 

102

 

 

229

 

76

 

 

203

 

 

 

127 152178

 

51

76

102

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP FRONT EDGE

OF FIREPLACE

Note: All measurements in millimeters.

Note: Measurement is taken from top of the opening, NOT the top of the fireplace.

Figure 5.4 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Combustibles

Combustible Mantel Legs or Wall Projections

*Add 1/2 in. (13 mm for rear vent)

3-1/2 in.

1/2 in. (13 mm)

SHEETROCK

(89 mm)

 

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

 

BOARD SHIPPED

 

WITH APPLIANCE

1/2 in.

 

(13 mm)

 

NON-COMBUSTIBLE ZONE

Figure 5.6 Non-combustible zone

If joints between the finished walls and the heater surround (top and sides) are sealed, a 149 ºC (300 ºF) minimum seal- ant material must be used. These joints are not required to be sealed. Only non-combustible material (using 149 °C (300 ºF) minimum adhesive, if needed) can be applied as facing to the heater surround. See Figure 5.7.

FINISH WALL MATERIAL MAY BE

COMBUSTIBLE - TOP AND SIDES

TOP VIEW

2-7/8 in.*

(876 mm)

MINIMUM

1/2 in.* (13 mm)

MINIMUM

3 ft. (914 mm) MAXIMUM

NON-COMBUSTIBLE

BOARD

Figure 5.5 Clearances to Mantel Legs or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening.)

HIGH TEMPERATURE (149 ºC (300 ºF MIN.)

TOP AND SIDE SEAL JOINT

Note: Zero clearance finishing allowed on sides of surround and top of non-combustible board.

Figure 5.7

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