Gas Fireplace Mantel Clearance Diagram

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Gas fireplace mantel clearance diagram. Parts of the mantel assembly located along the sides of the fireplace opening which project more than 1 1 2 inches 38mm from the face of the fireplace shall have additional clearance equal to the projection extension beyond 1 1 2 inches. The airspace shall not be filled except to provide fireblocking in accordance with section r1001 12. Cv40e 11 gas fireplace mantel clearances cv40e combustible mantel clearances from top of front facing are shown in the diagram on the right. British columbia chimney fireplace codes.

In addition if the side panels of your mantel project more than 1 1 2 inches from the fireplace facing you will need additional clearance equal to this projection. Masonry chimneys and fireplaces in british columbia are subject to applicable codes standards. Mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram. Wood beams joists studs and other combustible material shall have a clearance of not less than 2 inches 51 mm from the front faces and sides of masonry fireplaces and not less than 4 inches 102 mm from the back faces of masonry fireplaces.

32 1016mm to ceiling regency mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram. 5 1 8 to bottomof. Diagram 1 p36 10 p36e 10 gas fireplace min. All combustible mantel surrounds and shelves must be kept at least 12 inches from the opening of your fireplace top and sides.

The code references are strictly for masonry fireplaces constructed to that code and do not apply to freestyle creations of architects and adventurous pyromaniacs. Factory built fireplaces 9 22 9. 1210 8 6 4 2 0 14 9 15 1 16 10 20 26 topof fireplace opening 12 305mm 1 2 drywall wood wood panel etc. B vented gas fireplaces usually have mantel requirements that will exceed this clearance.

Clearance of combustible materials 9 22 10. Also vent free gas fireplaces will have a much greater clearance. Maximum 1 1 2 projection at 2 minimum clearance.