D. Finishing Material
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
used as sheathing or facing in the non-combustible
DO NOT
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
1/2 in. Micore
or equivilent
insulation
Figure 11.8 Decorative Facing
Hearth
Refractory
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)
These surfaces
may be covered
with non-combustible
material.
Figure 11.7 Non-combustible 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.