© EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. Feb 2011
E & OE Instructions Part number IN1144 Ed. A
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Walls adjacent to free standing hearths
Walls that are not part of a fireplace recess or a prefabricated appliance chamber but are adjacent to hearths or
appliances also need to protect the building from catching fire.
(Note 1)
(Note 1)
at least
150mm
at least
150mm
X
X
T
Solid, non-combustible
material eg Masonary
or concrete
H
Location of hearth or appliance
Solid, non-combustible material
Thickness (T)
Height (H)
where the hearth abuts a wall and
the appliance is not more than
50mm from the wall
200mm
at least 300mm above the
appliance and 1.2m above the
hearth
where the hearth abuts a wall and
the appliance is more than 50mm
but not more than 300mm from the
wall
75mm
at least 300mm above the
appliance and 1.2m above the
hearth
where the hearth does not abut a
wall and is no more than 150mm
from the wall (see Note 1)
75mm
at least 1.2m above the
hearth
Note:1. There is no requirement for protection of the wall where X is more than 150mm
