Gas Fireplace Mantel Clearance Diagram

B vented gas fireplaces usually have mantel requirements that will exceed this clearance.

Gas fireplace mantel clearance diagram.

The airspace shall not be filled except to provide fireblocking in accordance with section r1001 12. 5 1 8 to bottomof. The code references are strictly for masonry fireplaces constructed to that code and do not apply to freestyle creations of architects and adventurous pyromaniacs. 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.

6 152mm 30 1 2 775mm t op of unit min. 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. Clearance of combustible materials 9 22 10. Mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram.

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. Also vent free gas fireplaces will have a much greater clearance. Diagram 1 p36 10 p36e 10 gas fireplace min. Note some fireplaces esp.

Maximum 1 1 2 projection at 2 minimum clearance. 2114 3 masonry built fireplaces 4114 3 10 all combustible mantels and similar trim shall be kept at least 6 inches from the fireplace opening. Masonry chimneys and fireplaces in british columbia are subject to applicable codes standards. Factory built fireplaces 9 22 9.

British columbia chimney fireplace codes. 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. All combustible mantel surrounds and shelves must be kept at least 12 inches from the opening of your fireplace top and sides.