Fireplace Insert Installation
Insert Placement Requirements
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The insert must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (e.g. drapes,
doors), 36" (915mm) of the front of the insert (Figure 3 "q").
•
Insert and hearth must be installed on a level, secure floor
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The minimum clearances, facing, and hearth requirements in Figure 3 must be met. Follow the
clearances for the type of fireplace being used – (masonry or zero-clearance-metal).
Side
Wall
k
l
p
q
Hearth Requirements
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Must extend 16" (USA) or 18" (Canada) in front of the insert and 8" on both sides.
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Must be non-combustible and at least .018" thick (26 gauge)
Masonry Fireplace Requirements
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Chimney must have a clay tile liner or a stainless steel liner (positive connection).
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Entire fireplace, including chimney, must be clean and undamaged. Any damage must be repaired
prior to installation of the insert.
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Chimney height: 15' (4.5M) minimum; 33' (10M) maximum (measured from base of insert).
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Entire fireplace, including chimney, must meet local building requirements.
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The fireplace insert must be placed on a masonry hearth built to UBC standards.
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m
x
o
(for qualified installers only)
Minimum
Clearances
k Sidewall
l Side Facing
(non-
combustible)
m Top Facing
(non-
combustible)
n Mantel
(combustible)
o Front Hearth
(does not
include insert
extension "x")
p Side Hearth
q Front of Insert
x Extension Onto
Hearth
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Masonry
Z.C. (Metal)
Fireplace
Fireplace
9"
9"
229mm
229mm
9"
9"
229mm
229mm
39"
39"
991mm
991mm
41.5"
41.5"
1055mm
1055mm
16"
16"
407mm (US)
407mm (US)
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -
18"
18"
458mm
458mm
(Canada)
(Canada)
8"
8"
204mm
204mm
36"
36"
915mm
915mm
1.25"
1.25"
32mm
32mm
Figure 3
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