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Figure 2. Fireplace Dimensions, Locations, and
Space Requirements
Clearance Requirements
The top, back, and sides of the fireplace are defined
by stand-offs.
Minimum Clearances from the Fireplace to
Combustible Materials
Glass
Back of
Sides of
Top of
Front
Floor
Fireplace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Ceiling
36 inches
0
1/2 inch
1/2 inch
3
1/2
inches (89mm) 31 inches
(914 mm)
(13 mm)
(13 mm)
(787 mm)
The minimum clearance to a perpendicular wall extending
past the face of the fireplace is one inch (25mm).
The minimum clearance from the top face of the fireplace
to combustible finishing materials such as drywall, is one
inch (25mm).
The back of the fireplace may be recessed 21 1/2
inches (546mm) into combustible construction.
Minimum Clearances from the B-Type Vent
Pipe to Combustible Materials is 1 inch (25mm)
all around the pipe.
MODELS
A
B
C
D
E
8000TVC
49
22
39 1/2
56
79
Step 1
Locating the
Fireplace
The diagram below shows space and clearance
requirements for locating a fireplace within a room.
3
Installing the
Fireplace