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GI 535 DV IPI June 2016
Fireplace Floor
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Figure 5.4. Hearth reduction slope.
Figure 5.5. Baseline Mantel and Trim clearance
requirements.
NOTE - Raised Hearth:
Forward hearth protection may
be reduced by two inches (5.08 cm) for every inch of
fireplace floor elevation. Fig. 5.4.
5.4 Mantel and Ceiling Clearances
Measure clearances from the finished floor of the fireplace
opening. See fig. 5.5.
Mantel Projection Clearance from Hearth
A:
12” (30.5 cm)
39 1/4” (99.7 cm)
B:
10” (25.4 cm) 38 9/16” (97.9 cm)
C:
8” (20.3 cm) 37 7/8” (96.2 cm)
D:
6” (15.2 cm)
37 3/16” (94.5 cm)
E:
4” (10.2 cm) 36 1/2” ``(92.7 cm)
Minimum Ceiling Height from fireplace floor:
55 1/2” (141 cm)
NOTE: For raised hearths, add the fireplace
elevation to the baseline clearance data specified
above.
