Protection In The Area Of The Firebox Opening; Special Precautions For The Fire Protection Of Flooring Installed In The Direct Vicinity Of Fireplaces - Spartherm Magic Operating Manual

5.3 PROTECTION IN THE AREA OF THE FIREBOX
OPENING
Where the floor area to the front of an open fireplace is made of flammable
materials, these must be protected at the front by a covering of non-flam-
mable material to the height of the andiron or firebox base (floor height plus
30 cm, but a minimum of 50 cm) and at the side to the height of the andiron
or firebox base (floor height plus 20 cm, but a minimum of 30 cm).
The non-flammable covering may be made of ceramic (such as tiles or
flagstones), natural stone or mineral materials (such as marble or granite),
metal at least 1 mm thick or suitably sturdy and heat-resistant glass. The
flooring must be fastened down and secured against sidewards movement.
5.3.1 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FIRE PROTEC-
TION OF FLOORING INSTALLED IN THE DIRECT
VICINIT Y OF FIREPLACES
Carpets and parquet flooring must be protected from spark emission using a
covering made from non-flammable materials (e.g. natural stone).
Inlet air grid
430 cm
Air circulation grid
260 cm
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