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Use of a Non-Combustible Mantel Below Listed Mantel Clearances
Each gas fireplace has a unique set of mantel requirements. If you wish to place a non-combustible
mantel at a lesser height than specified in this manual, it will need to meet the following requirements:
The header (the framing member above the fireplace opening) must be non-combustible.
The facing must be non-combustible and extend to the header (or mantel, whichever is greater).
The facing must also span the entire width of the mantel.
See the illustration below for additional requirements.
SIDE VIEW
Non-Combustible Framing (metal studs)
must be used for the header.
Non-Combustible Facing and Non-Combustible Backing Material
(tile, marble, cement board, etc.) must extend to the header (or top
of mantel - whichever is higher)
Non-Combustible Mantel and Mantel Legs
(no maximum depth) - No combustible
materials allowed behind the mantel.
TOP VIEW
Non Combustible Framing (metal studs)
must extend the full width of the mantel
and mantel legs.
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Installation
(for qualified installers only)
Facing from the Header Up
may be combustible (drywall)
or non-combustible.
Fireplace Face
Gas Fireplace
Gas Fireplace
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Minimum Mantel Height
The minimum mantel
height is determined by
the face and face
attachment method (no
minimum). The mantel
must be properly
secured to the framing or
use other suitable
method.
Combustible Framing
(wood studs) may be
used for the framing
behind the fireplace.
Non Combustible Facing
(tile, marble, cement board, etc.) must
extend the full width of the mantel.
Non Combustible Mantel and Legs
PB 72 GSB2 Aust.
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