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Facing Requirements (continued)
•
The combustible area above the facing must not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If it does,
it is considered a mantel and must meet the mantel requirements listed in this manual.
•
To achieve a facing that is flush with the drywall to the side of the fireplace, recess the framing
directly next to the fireplace. See the illustration below.
1/2" Drywall
AAAA
AAA
1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
Fireplace
Overlapped Facing
Framing
1/2" Drywall
AAA
AAAA
1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
Fireplace
Flush Facing
Framing
1/2" Drywall
AAA
AAA
AAAAA
AAAAA
Brick
Fireplace
Brick Facing
Framing
AAA
AAA
TOP VIEW
(cross section of fireplace, framing, and face)
Faceplate
Fireplace
1"
Nail Down Flange
(used to secure the
fireplace to the framing)
1/2"
1/8" (1/4" overalap on
top, 0" on bottom)
1-1/2"
