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Mantel Requirements
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The optional mantel must be a minimum 23" above the top of the faceplate (61" above the base)
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The mantel must not extend more than 8-1/2" in front of the facing surface (combustible or non-
combustible).
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Mantel side columns that protrude more than 3/4" must maintain an 18" clearance to the faceplate
Hearth Requirements
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Local building codes may require a minimum
hearth requirement different of what this
manual states
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Hearth must extend 20" in front of the
faceplate when it is not elevated (see local
building codes). Hearths raised 6-1/2" must
extend a minimum 18".
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Hearth must extend a minimum 8" to both
sides of the faceplate (60" wide)
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Hearth must be a minimum 1" thick of
cement board (or equivalent)
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Hearth must not rise more than 6-1/2" above
the base of the fireplace
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23"
Mantel (may be
combustible)
Minimum
Mantel
Clearance
20" (18" in
some cases)
Minimum
Hearth
Width = 60"
8" Min.
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Combustible
Floor
No hearth material can
go above this point
Fireplace
Faceplate
Ember
Strip
6 1/2"
Max.
18" Min.
(Check Local Building Codes)
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Minimum 1" cement board
Fireplace
Ember
Strip
2 x 4 Framing
No combustible material
permitted above this point
15"
Raised
hearth
3/4"
Plywood
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Fireplace
2 x 8 Framing
Faceplate
Ember
Strip
15"
Raised
hearth
Elevated hearths must be
constructed of non-combustible
materials such as cement blocks
(6-1/2” Max.).
20" Min.
(Check Local Building Codes)
Tile or
marble
Fireplace
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Faceplate
Combustible Floor
Ember
Strip
Header height needs to be
increased this dimension.
Header height will
need to be increased
this dimension.
Min. 1" cement board
(or equivalent)
Tile or
marble
3/4"
Plywood
Tile or
marble
