E. Combustible Mantel

•Refer to shaded areas of Figure 11.4 for locations and dimensions of a combustible mantel.

•A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower than 14 1/4 in. (362 mm) above the top of the fireplace opening.

•A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of 12 in. (305 mm).

•Combustible trim and materials cannot be placed within 6 in. (152mm) of the fireplace opening (top or sides).

•Combustible materials projecting more than 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) shall not be placed within 12 in. (305 mm) from the top of the fireplace opening.

•Combustible trim must not cover the metal surfaces of the fireplace.

•Mantel clearance is in accordance with Section 7-3.3.3of ANSI/ NFPA211.

F. Sidewalls/Surrounds

 

 

7 ft (2134 mm)

 

 

minimum

 

 

base of fireplace

 

Combustible

to ceiling

 

 

Combustible Wall

Decorative Facing

 

 

 

2 x 4 stud wall

 

 

 

Grid represents 1 in. squares

Standoffs

 

 

 

12 in./305 mm

 

 

Mantel

 

Non-combustible

14 1/4 in./362 mm

 

minimum

Decorative Facing

 

12 in./305 mm

 

such as: Steel, iron,

 

brick, tile, concrete,

minimum

 

 

 

slate, tile, plasters

 

 

1 1/2 in./38 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 in./152 mm

maximum

 

 

 

 

minimum

 

 

 

Seal joint with

non-combustibleMeasured from top of fireplace opening sealant

Figure 11.4 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above Fireplace

•Adjacent combustible sidewalls must be located a minimum of 12 in. (305 mm) from the fireplace opening.

•Combustible or non-combustible mantel legs, surrounds and stub walls may be constructed per Figure 11.5.

4 in.

[102 mm]

11.92in. [303 mm]

FLUSH

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

angle

 

 

[914 mm]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50°

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(fireplace opening)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1016 mm]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 in.

 

 

 

[305 mm]

 

 

 

 

 

 

36 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[914 mm]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39°

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(fireplace opening

 

 

 

angle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1016 mm]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12 in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[305 mm]

9 3/4 in.

[248 mm]

BRICK

FRONT

Figure 11.5 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (acceptable on both sides of opening)

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