Chimney Clearances - FireplaceXtrordinair 44E-ZC Builder Booklet

Chimney Clearances

Follow the clearances listed below - do not follow the clearances listed in
the chimney instructions
•
Maintain a 2" clearance from the chimney to combustibles (measured horizontally)
•
Use offsets, if necessary, to maintain clearances
•
In the area above the fireplace before the chimney penetrates the ceiling (use a firestop), the chimney must
maintain the clearances listed below:
5" to the rear of the chimney
4-1/2" to the front of the chimney
2" to the side of the chimney
Min. 2" clearance to
the sides with offsets
Min. 4-1/2" clearance
to the front.
Part # 17601185
44E - ZC Builder Booklet
TM
Firestop
© 2002, Travis Industries, Inc.
Min. Clearance 2" (from this
point upwards)
Min. 5" clearance
to the rear.
The fireplace enclosure must not be
less than 81" above the base of the
fireplace.
• If the fireplace is raised, the
• Do not build into this area.
• Do not slope the walls inward.
• The header, vertical framing
enclosure height must be raised to
maintain the 81".
members, and all interior wall
surfaces may protrude a maximum
4" into this area.
Printed 3/8/02
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