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Table 1 : Clearances Reduction Percentages Table
TYPE OF SHIELD
CLEARANCES MAY BE REDUCED BY
THESE PERCENTAGES
SIDES AND REAR
TOP (CEILING)
CAN /USA
(%)
USA
MIN.
CAN /USA
(%)
USA
MIN.
Sheet metal, a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm)
in thickness , spaced out at least 25 mm (1")*
by non-combustible spacers
67
12"
50
18"
Ceramic tiles, or equivalent non-combustible
material, on non-combustible board spaced
out at least 25 mm (1")* by non-combustible
spacers
50
18"
33
24"
Ceramic tiles, or equivalent non-combustible
material, on non-combustible board, with a
minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm) sheet metal
backing spaced out at least 25 mm (1")* by
non-combustible spacers
67
12"
50
24"
Brick, spaced out at least 25 mm (1")* by non-
combustible spacers
50
18"
N/A
N/A
Brick, with a minimum of 24 gauge (0.61 mm)
sheet metal backing, spaced out at least 25
mm (1")* by non-combustible spacers
67
12"
N/A
N/A
* In Canada this space can be 7/8" (21 mm)