Gas Fireplace Mantel Clearance Diagram

Clearance of combustible materials 9 22 10.

Gas fireplace mantel clearance diagram.

The airspace shall not be filled except to provide fireblocking in accordance with section r1001 12. Factory built fireplaces 9 22 9. 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. 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.

Note some fireplaces esp. B vented gas fireplaces usually have mantel requirements that will exceed this clearance. Maximum 1 1 2 projection at 2 minimum clearance. Cv40e 11 gas fireplace mantel clearances cv40e combustible mantel clearances from top of front facing are shown in the diagram on the right.

Masonry chimneys and fireplaces in british columbia are subject to applicable codes standards. 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. Mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram. 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. 5 1 8 to bottomof. Diagram 1 p36 10 p36e 10 gas fireplace min. Also vent free gas fireplaces will have a much greater clearance.

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. 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. 32 1016mm to ceiling regency mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram.