5.8 Fireplace clearances.
5.8.1
The minimum height from the base of the fire to the underside of any shelf
made from wood or other combustible materials is as follows:-
•
For a shelf up to 150mm deep
Minimum height = 780mm.
•
For a shelf deeper than 150mm
780mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over 150mm.
(See figure 4)
There is no restriction on the position or depth of non-combustible projections for all
normal installations. Installation into an unusually tightly restricted recess, however,
could cause the temperature of the appliance surfaces to become unacceptably high.
5.8.2
A minimum clearance of 51mm should be maintained at each side of the fire for
servicing access.
Any combustible side wall or other combustible projection must be at least 102mm
clear from direct exposure to the radiant surface of the appliance unless suitably
protected.
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Figure 4. Combustible shelf clearances.
