LOCATING YOUR BONFIRE
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CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS:
when placed
30% or more in total of the remaining wall
area is open and unrestricted.
Open side at least 25% of total wall area
3)
Certain materials or items, when placed under or near the appliance, will be subjected to
4)
Typically an outdoor space is not enclosed but, any enclosure in which the
cover and no more that two walls.
overhead cover and more than two walls, the
following shall apply:
• At least 25% of the total wall area is completely
open, and
• At least 30% of the remaining wall area is open
and unrestricted
are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection.
1)
When selecting a location for your fireplace, ensure that the clearances are
followed
.
2)
This appliance must be installed in an open-air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant areas, where
gas leakage and products of combustion
radiant heat and could
become damaged.
appliance is used shall comply with one
of the following:
PERMANENT OPENING
A:
An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one
permanent opening at ground level and no overhead cover.
B:
Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead
C:
Within a partial enclosure that includes an
on top of the combustible materials.
- Side
Wall
s …..…
24
” (
61
cm)
-
Ceiling
…
.....
…
104" ( 265 cm)
beneath the appliance
- Floor .......................
4" ( 10 cm)
with a cement board
1" (2.6 cm) thick
