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E. Combustible Mantel
• See Figure 11.11.
• A combustible mantel may be positioned no lower
than 12 in./305 mm (EXCLAIM-36) OR 20 in./508 mm
(EXCLAIM-42) above the top of the
fi
replace opening.
• A combustible mantel may have a maximum depth of
12 in. (305 mm).
• Combustible trim and materials cannot be placed within
6 in. (152 mm) of the
fi
replace opening (top or sides).
• Combustible materials projecting more than 1-1/2 in.
(38 mm) shall not be placed within 12 in. (305 mm) from
the top of the
fi
replace opening.
• Combustible trim must not cover the metal surfaces of
the
fi
replace.
• Mantel clearance is in accordance with
Section 7-3.3.3
of
ANSI/NFPA211
.
12 in.
(305 mm)
55-1/2 in.
(1410 mm)
Effective
Height
*
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
* EXCLAIM-36
12 in./305 mm
EXCLAIM-42
20 in./504 mm
Figure 11.11 Clearances to Mantels or other Combustibles above
Fireplace
Heat & Glo • EXCLAIM-36, EXCLAIM-42 • 4013-251 Rev C • 11/08