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Fireplace Locations
A. Fireplace Minimum Clearances
D
E
B
L
= FIREPLACE OPENING
FP
A
=
0 cm . . . . . . . . . clearances above grade,
(See note 1)
B
= 30.5 cm . . . . . . . clearances to window or door
91.4 cm . . . . . . . vinyl windows or siding.
D** = 119.3 cm . . . . . . . vertical clearance to unventi-
152.4 cm . . . . . . . vinyl clad soffits.
F
= 22.8 cm . . . . . . . clearance to outside corner.
G*
= 15.2 cm . . . . . . . clearance to inside corner.
121.9 cm . . . . . . . vinyl windows or siding.
H
= 91.5 cm . . . . . . . not to be installed above a gas
I
= 91.4 cm . . . . . . . clearance to service regulator
*
122 cm minimum for vinyl windows or vinyl siding.
**
Not allowed for vinyl clad soffits.
***
a fireplace shall not open directly above a sidewalk or paved
driveway which is located between two single family dwellings
and services both dwellings.
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only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open
on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor, or if the screened
porch guidelines are followed.
Note 1: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances.
Note 2: Termination in an alcove space (spaces open only on one side
and with an overhang) are permitted with the dimensions
specified for vinyl or non-vinyl siding and soffits. 1) There must
be a 0.91 M minimum between terminations or between the
Figure 4.1 Minimum Clearances
B
FP
FP
F
FP
X
= AIR SUPPLY INLET
veranda, porch, deck or
balcony.
that may be opened, or to
permanently closed window.
lated soffit or to ventilated soffit
located above the terminal.
meter/regulator assembly within
91.5 cm horizontally from the
center line of the regulator.
vent outlet and electric service.
Heat & Glo Lifestyle Collection • Dakota 42-CE • 4036-915 Rev I • 11/07
G
FP
A
H
B
FP
A
= AREA WHERE FIREPLACE IS NOT PERMITTED
J
=
22.8 cm . . . . . clearance to non-mechanical air
K
=
91.4 cm . . . . . clearance to a mechanical air
L*** =
2.1 M . . . . . . clearance above paved sidewalk
(See note 1)
M**** =
119.3 cm . . . . . clearance under veranda, porch,
Not allowed: . . . . . . vinyl
N
=
15.2 cm . . . . . non-vinyl siding.
P
=
213.3 cm
fireplace and termination. 2) All mechanical air intakes within 3.0
M of a termination must be a minimum of 0.91 M below the
fireplace hood. 3) All gravity air intakes within 0.91 M of the
fireplace hood must be a minimum of 2.54 cm below the termina-
tion.
Dakota
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1 additional termination cap
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2 additional termination caps Q + 1.83 M 2/3 x Q
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3 additional termination caps Q + 2.74 M 1/2 x Q
O
P
R
FP
Q
(See Note 2)
M
I
X
FP
J or K
supply inlet to building or the
combustion air inlet to any other
appliance.
supply inlet.
or a paved driveway located on
public property.
deck, balcony or overhang.
Q
MIN
3.0 M
Q + 0.91 M
R
= (2 / # caps plus fireplace ) x Q
MAX
ACTUAL
N
R
MAX
2 x Q
ACTUAL
1 x Q
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
ACTUAL
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