B. Mantel and Wall Projections

WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as specified. Framing closer than the minimums listed must be constructed entirely of noncom- bustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc.) Failure to comply could cause fire.

Note: For non-combustible fireplace finish mate- rial (marble, stone, etc) specifications refer to Figure 13.13 and Figure 13.15.

Combustible Mantels

1/2 in. Thick Wall

Sheathing 12 in. MAX.

14 in. MEASUREMENT FROM TOP OF MIN. FIREPLACE OPENING

Figure 13.8 Clearances To Combustibles Mantels Or Other Combustibles Above Appliance

Non-combustible Mantels

1/2 in. Thick Wall

Sheathing 12 in. MAX.

14 in. MEASUREMENT MIN. FROM TOP OF FIREPLACE

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Figure 13.9 Clearances To Non-Combustible Mantels Or Other

Non-Combustibles Above Appliance

Combustible Mantel Legs Or Wall Projections Extending Past The Face Of The Fireplace

2 IN.

MINIMUM 3 FT. MAXIMUM

6 IN.

MINIMUM

Figure 13.10 Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)

Non-combustible Mantel Legs Or Wall Projections Extending Past The Face Of The Fireplace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 IN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNLIMITED

MINIMUM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 13.11 Non-Combustible Mantel Leg or Wall Projections

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(Acceptable on both sides of opening)

 

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