Fireplace Insert Installation
(for qualified installers only)
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Insert Placement Requirements
The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes,
doors), 36" (915mm) of the front of the insert (Figure 3 “q”).
Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor
The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 3 must be met. Follow the
clearances for the type of fireplace being used – (masonry or zero-clearance-metal).
Side
Wall
Combustible Mantel
Combustible Top Facing
Non-Combustible
Hearth
Facing
q
l
k
p
x
o
n
m
Minimum
Clearances
Masonry
Fireplace
Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace
k Sidewall
9"
229mm
9"
229mm
l Side Facing
(non-
combustible)
9"
229mm
9"
229mm
m Top Facing
(non-
combustible)
39"
991mm
39"
991mm
n Mantel
(combustible)
41.5"
1055mm
41.5"
1055mm
o Front Hearth
(does not
include insert
extension “x”)
16"
407mm (US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
18”
458mm
(Canada)
16"
407mm (US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
18”
458mm
(Canada)
p Side Hearth
8"
204mm
8"
204mm
q Front of Insert
36"
915mm
36"
915mm
x Extension Onto
Hearth
0"
0mm
0"
0mm
Figure 3
Hearth Requirements
Must extend 16" (USA) or 18” (Canada) in front of the insert and 8" on both sides.
Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)
Masonry Fireplace Requirements
Chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection).
Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired
prior to installation of the insert.
Chimney height: 15' (4.5M) minimum; 33' (10M) maximum (measured from base of insert).
Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements.
The fireplace insert must be placed on a masonry hearth built to UBC standards.
