Table of Contents
Advertisement
Mantel Requirements
Combustible Mantels
•
Use the table below to determine the maximum mantel depth allowed. The mantel depth (measured from the
face of the fireplace) must fall in the shaded portion of the table.
•
Any material that protrudes more than 3/4" (19mm) from the non-combustible facing is considered a mantel
and must meet the mantel requirements.
Maximum Mantel Depth (b)
(457mm) 18+"
(432mm) 17"
(406mm) 16"
(381mm) 15"
(356mm) 14"
(330mm) 13"
(305mm) 12"
(279mm) 11"
Mantel
(254mm) 10"
Height
(229mm) 9"
Above
(203mm) 8"
Face (a)
(178mm) 7"
(152mm) 6"
(127mm) 5"
(102mm) 4"
(76mm) 3"
(51mm) 2"
(25mm) 1"
0"
Examples:
- If you wish to have an 8" (203mm) deep mantel, it must be at least 6-3/4" (171mm) above the fireplace face (44-3/4", 1137mm above the base).
- If you wish to have a mantel 8" (203mm) above the fireplace face, it must be no deeper than 9" (229mm).
Non-Combustible Mantels
Non-combustible mantels must meet the clearances listed for combustible mantels. However, if you do wish to
reduce the clearances by using a non-combustible mantel, the following requirements must be met:
•
Non-combustible mantel
and facing must extend
from the top of the
appliance to the top
surface of the mantel.
•
A non-combustible
header must be used
(metal stud).
© Travis Industries
Installation
(for qualified installers only)
Combustible Mantel
a
36-3/4"
933mm
Non-Combustible Framing (metal studs)
must be used for the header.
4090507
b
Base of the Fireplace
SIDE OF FIREPLACE
37
Combustible mantel columns (legs) that protrude
more than 3/4" (0.75mm) from the glass frame
must meet the sidewall clearance. If they
protrude 3/4" (0.75mm) or less, they must meet
the facing clearance 2-1/4" (57mm) from the
glass frame.
Non-combustible mantel columns do not have a
minimum clearance.
Drywall
Non-Combustible Mantel
Non-Combustible Facing
100-01217_000
Advertisement
Table of Contents
