13 Finishing
A. Mantel and Wall Projections
WARNING! Risk of Fire! Comply with all minimum clear- ances to combustibles as speci ed. Framing or nishing material closer than the minimums listed must be construct- ed entirely of noncombustible materials (i.e., steel studs, concrete board, etc).
Mantels
Mantel
Face
A = 53 in. (1346 mm) min.
A = 66 in. (1676 mm) min.
Combustible Mantel
12 in. (308 mm) maximum depth
A
Figure 13.1 Minimum Vertical and Maximum Horizontal Dimensions
Mantel Legs or Wall Projections
Top of Appliance
Drywall
A
B
Mantel Leg or
Perpendicular Wall
A11 in. (279 mm) Min. to perpendicular wall
B12 in. (305 mm) Min. from fireplace opening to perpendicular wall
Figure 13.2 Mantel Leg or Wall Projections (Acceptable on both sides of opening)
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