D. Finishing Material
Refer to Sections 11.A. and Sections 11.B. for combus-
tible/noncombustible materials. Refer to Figure 11.9 for
noncombustible zone.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances.
•
Use only non-combustible framing material below
standoffs.
•
Sheetrock, wood or other combustibles must NOT be
used as sheathing or facing in the noncombustible
zone.
•
DO NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible
materials.
•
Install combustible materials only to specified clearances
on top front and side edges.
Finished combustible wall
Combustible material
Non-combustible
decorative facing
(up to full brick depth)
Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Tile, stone or other
non-combustible material
HX4 Hearth Ext
or equivilent
insulation
Figure 11.10 Decorative Facing
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)
under the front of the fireplace and must
extend beyond the front and sides of
fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
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These surfaces
may be covered
with non-combustible
material.
Figure 11.9 Noncombustible Facing
Flat 2 x 4 stud wall
2 x 4 header, flush with
front of stand-offs
Floor constructed of wood or
other combustible material
Non-combustible
sealant.
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