3.7 Facing
1. Materials directly in contact with the faceplate of the fireplace, especially the vertical and horizontal
surround, must be non‐combustible and have the minimal dimensions as shown bellow.
2. Non‐combustible materials such as brick, stone or ceramic tile may project in front of and onto the
fireplace decorative frame.
CAUTION:
MATERIALS MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE FACEPLATE MAY BE REMOVED AFTER THE
INSTALLATION. THE FACEPLATE IS DESIGNED TO OVERLAP THE MATERIAL SURROUNDING
THE FIREPLACE. IF THE MATERIAL IS THICKER, USE A FACEPLATE GAUGE FOR POSITIONING
AND MAKE SURE THAT THE FACEPLATE CAN BE REMOVED AFTER IT HAS BEEN INSTALLED
(PLEASE DISMISS IF YOU INSTALL THE MASONRY FACEPLATE OPTION).
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LEGEND
Combustible material allowed in
this area
Non‐combustible material only in
this area
5 1/2" (140 mm)
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