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6.
Fireplace shelf enclosure
–
The minimum height to the inside of a shelf above the fireplace is 6 inches (12 inches above the
glass). The shelf must be built with non-combustib
le material at least 5/8” thick
. Due to the low size of shelf enclosure, it is
recommended to build the enclosure using a
Skamol board. The Skamol board is a light
non-combustible material that can
help prevent the formation of cracks and is a good insulator.
The shelf enclosure
MUST
comply with Flare heat release
requirements.
7.
Ceiling Clearance-
The minimum ceiling height for a Flare Fireplace is
40”
The heat release above the fireplace is critical for keeping the chase and surrounding walls at a relatively
low temperature.
8.
Minimum clearance to sides and back - Non-combustible
–
The minimum clearance from the back and sides of the
fireplace to any
non-combustible
material (i.e. cement board or Type X fire rated board) is 2 inches. This clearance allows
for proper air flow.
9.
Minimum clearance to sides and back
–
Covered combustible
-
Combustible material at the back or sides of the fireplace,
MUST be covered with non-combustible material that is at least ½ inch thick.
Covered wood can be placed a minimum 3” away from the
side and back.
Example
: A non-combustible cement board is placed 2
½”
inches
from the back of the fireplace. The cement board used is
½”
inch
thick. Combustible material can be used behind cement board as
it is a total of 3 inches away from the back of the fireplace and is
covered with a non-
combustible material.
10.
Minimum clearance to sides and back
–
Combustible
–
Clearance to
combustible
material at the back or sides of the
fireplace, below the non-combustible line is
8
”.
Please note this
does not
include minimum clearance directly above the
fireplace inside the chase
.
Please see items starting at 12.
11.
Minimum clearance directly above the fireplace inside the chase
–
non-combustible
–
All non-combustible studs to be
installed a minimum of ½” away from the fireplace. Metal studs should not connect to the fireplace or touch the fireplace.
Doing so will result in heat transfer from the fireplace to the metal stud. Make sure not to block hot air flow to the heat
release.