Step 10
Finishing
Only non- combustible materials may be used to cover the black fireplace front.
CAUTION
The following diagram shows the minimum vertical and corresponding maximum horizontal dimensions of fireplace mantels or other combustible projections above the top front edge of the fireplace. See Figures 3 and 4 for other fireplace clearances.
| CEILING | |
DRY WALL |
| |
| 31” | |
12" |
| |
TOP FRONT | 1 1/2" | |
EDGE OF | ||
MINIMUM | ||
FIREPLACE | ||
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Figure 13. Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions of Combustibles above Fireplace
!WARNING
WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE, NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE AIR INLET/OUTLET GRILLES IN ANY MANNER.
IF JOINTS BETWEEN THE FINISHED WALLS AND THE FIREPLACE SURROUND (TOP AND SIDES) ARE SEALED, A 300° F. MINIMUM SEALANT MA-
TERIAL MUST BE USED. THESE JOINTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SEALED. ONLY NON- COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (USING 300° F. MINI-
MUM ADHESIVE, IF NEEDED) CAN BE APPLIED AS FACING TO THE FIREPLACE SURROUND. SEE THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAM
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