The cement board must cover from the bottom of the fireplace to a height of 7ft. (2.13m) (this equals
49" -1.245m from the top finishing edge), and be 60" (1.524m) wide, centered on the unit.
If your installation will allow, do not fasten the cement board to the fireplace front in the 31" (785mm) x
12 1/2" (320mm) checkerd area above the door (Figure 31). This will allow the fireplace to expand and
contract behind the wall.
60”
1.524m
31”
785mm
25 5/8”
650mm
9 3/8”
238mm
Minimum
84” 2.135m
12 1/2”
320mm
Cement board only
in grey area
Figure 31: FP30 Non-Comb front panelling.
Hearth
A raised hearth can be installed in front of the fireplace. The hearth must be constructed of
non-combustible
materials only
including framing.
The finished height can not be any higher than the underside of the
lower facing edge/stop (9 3/8" [238mm] from the bottom of the unit.
A safety strip must be installed as per the section "Ember Protection"
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