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6.3.4.2
On the floor or on a raised base less than 4"
When the fireplace is installed directly on the floor or on a raised base of
less than 4 "(C),
the joint
between the hearth extension and the fireplace must be protected by at least a 4
"
sheet metal,
one piece, bent and continuous (not supplied)
(E)
for the entire width of the floor protection.
A floor protection of at least
16"
(406 mm)
(B)
for hearth extension must be installed in front of
the fireplace (no R factor required).
A clearance of
84"
(2134 mm) between the base of the fireplace and the ceiling
(A)
must be
respected.
When installed on the floor, the minimum height of the floor under the fireplace should match or
exceed the height of non-combustible materials used for floor protection
