TM
36E - ZC Builder Booklet
Page 9
Part # 17601184
© 2001, Travis Industries, Inc.
Printed 9/24/04
Chimney Clearances
Follow the clearances listed below - do not follow the clearances listed in
the chimney instructions
•
Maintain a 2" clearance from the chimney to combustibles (measured horizontally)
•
Use offsets, if necessary, to maintain clearances
•
In the area above the fireplace before the chimney penetrates the ceiling (use a firestop), the chimney must
maintain the clearances listed below:
5" to the rear of the chimney
4-1/2" to the front of the chimney
2" to the side of the chimney
Min. Clearance 2" (from this
point upwards)
Min. 4-1/2" clearance
to the front.
Min. 2" clearance to
the sides with offsets
Min. 5" clearance
to the rear.
Firestop
The fireplace enclosure must not be
less than 81" above the base of the
fireplace.
• If the fireplace is raised, the
enclosure height must be raised to
maintain the 81".
• Do not build into this area.
• Do not slope the walls inward.
