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Note:
For outdoor installations, the fireplace en-
closure must allow for adequate drainage and fresh
air ventilation. It is recommended that a sealed,
corrosion resistant catch pan with provision for
drainage be installed under the fireplace within
the fireplace enclosure.
HEARTH EXTENSION
A hearth extension projecting a minimum of 16"
in front of and a minimum of 8" beyond each
side of the fireplace opening is required to protect
combustible floor construction in front of the fire-
place. Fabricate a hearth extension using a material
which meets the following specifications: a layer
of noncombustible, inorganic material having a
thermal conductivity of K=0.84 BTU IN/FT, HR.
F (or less) at 1" thick. For example, if the material
selected has a K factor of 0.25, such as glass fiber,
the following formula would apply:
0.25 x 1.0" = 0.30" thickness required
0.84
Thermal conductivity "K" of materials can be
obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of the
noncombustible material. If the hearth extension
is to be covered, use noncombustible material such
as tile, slate, brick, concrete, metal, glass, marble,
stone, etc. Provide a means to prevent the hearth
extension from shifting and seal gap between the
fireplace frame and hearth extension with a non-
combustible material (see Figure 3).
WARNING: Hearth extension
is to be installed only as shown
in Figure 3.
FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 3 - Hearth Extension
Seal Gap
Fireplace Front
Ember Protector
Fireplace Front
Raised Hearth
Fireplace Front
Elevated
Ember Protector
Ember Protector
Seal Gap
Hearth
Extension
MANTELS
A mantel may be installed if desired (see Figure
4). Woodwork such as wood trims, mantels or
any other combustible material projecting from
the front face must not be placed within 12" of
the fireplace opening. Combustible materials
above 12" and projecting more than 1
1
/
2
" from
the fireplace must not be placed less than 15"
from the top opening of the fireplace (NFPA STD
211, Sec. 7-3.3.3).
Mantels or any other combustible material also
may come up to the side edge of the black metal
face of the fireplace just as long as the projection
from the front face fall within the limit shown in
Figure 4.
12
1
/
4
" Ref.
6"
Ref.
15" Min.
12" Min.
1
1
/
2
" Max.
3" Nom.
33°
Combustible
Material
Safe
Zone for
Projection of
Combustible
Materials
Fireplace
Opening
Upper
Section of
Fireplace
Figure 4 - Mantel Clearances to
Combustible Material
FIREBOX
SAFE ZONE
Top View of Fireplace
2" Max.
3.0"
Min. to
Perpendicular
Side Wall
12"
8.0"
33°
Combustible
Material Must
Not Overlap
Front Face
