Everest Fireplace Installation and Operation Manual
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6.3.5
FLOOR PROTECTION
The floor protection must be a continuous non-combustible surface such as ceramic, concrete
board, brick or other equivalent material approved as floor protection. Note that the ceramic must
be placed on a continuous non-combustible panel to prevent burning brand from coming into
contact with the floor through cracks or gaps in the ceramic grout. Check local code for approved
alternatives.
Regardless of the installation type, there must be at least
8 "
(203 mm) on
each side
of the
fireplace door opening
(C)
so the width of the floor protection must be
at least
36 ¾"
(933 mm)
(B)
and at least
16"
(406 mm)
(A) in front
of the fireplace (no R factor required).
Do not leave a carpet under the floor protection.
