14.7.4. FLOOR PROTECTION
If the floor is made of non-combustible material, no
floor protector is required.
If the floor is made of combustible material, a non-
combustible material floor protector is required (see
table below).
A
B
C
D
E
*Steel with a minimum thickness of 0.015" (0.38 mm) or ceramic tiles sealed together with grout. No protection is required if the unit
is installed on a non-combustible floor (ex: concrete).
Note 1: The floor protection at the back of the furnace is limited to the furnace's required clearance (A) if such clearance is smaller
than 8 inches (203 mm).
Note 2: Only required under the horizontal section of the connector. Must exceed each side of the connector pipe by at least 2
inches (51 mm).
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FLOOR PROTECTION*
CANADA
18" (457 mm)
From door opening
N/A (USA only)
8" (203 mm)
8" (203 mm) – Note 1
N/A (USA only)
USA
16" (406 mm)
From door opening
8" (203 mm)
From door opening
N/A (Canada only)
N/A (Canada only)
Note 2