NOTE: It is recommended
that the chase walls and
floor be insulated in the same
manner, using the same insula-
tion, as the rest of the building, below
the attic.
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Brentwood™ LV
Combustible C
lear
anc
es
Typic
al Installations
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES
The following clearances meet the minimum requirements
for a safe installation:
Side wall:
24” (610 mm) measured from the fireplace side.
Ceiling:
6’ 8” (2032 mm) measured from the base of the
fireplace.
Fireplace enclosure:
Bottom
: 0”
Side:
0” to spacer
Back:
0” to spacer
Top:
Do not fill the space above the fireplace with any
material (Except the wood framing)
Chimney:
2” (50 mm)
Mantel:
45” (1143 mm) measured from the base of the
fireplace.
Roof Support
Attic Radiation Shield
Firestop
1/2” Plywood
2” x 4”
Drywall
Storm Collar
Flashing
FIREPLACE
• Must have the same
firestopping resistance
as adjacent wall.
• Must have the same insu
-
lation as adjacent ceiling.
• Follow local rules regard
-
ing framing construction.
Floor,
Ceiling &
Wall
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Combustibles are not allowed below top spacers above the fireplace.
Facing in front of fireplace must be non-combustible below this area.
Floor
Ceiling
Wall
• Must have the same firestopping resistance
as adjacent wall.
• Must have the same insulation as adjacent
ceiling.
• Follow local rules regarding framing
construction.
6’ 8”
(2 m)
Min.
EPA Wood Burning Fireplaces
Specifications
7’
(2.1 m)
Min.
Area where wood
Mantel can be
installed
Non-Combustible Material
45 Deg.
18”
36”
4”
17” Min.
(102mm)
(914mm)
(432mm)
(457mm)
45”
(1143mm)
Min.
Hearth
Extension
Mantel
12” Max.
(305mm)
6-1/2” Min.
(to ceiling)
Flashing
Collar
Rain Cap
Roof Support
Attic Radiation
Shield
Radiation Shield (Firestop)
Non-Combustible
Facing
68” Min.
(1727mm)
45” Min.
(1143mm)
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