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2. Raised Hearth Extension and Raised Fire-
place
Non-combustible flooring a minimum of 16 in. (406 mm)
in front of and 8 in. (203 mm) to each side of the fuel
opening is required.
The hearth framing must be constructed of non-com-
bustible materials (such as metal framing or equivalent
material) and placed on HX3(s), HX4(s), or equivalent
material. See Figure 7.8.
When creating the platform, allow for the thickness
of the non-combustible finishing materials.
Seal gaps between the hearth extension and the front
of the fireplace with a bead of non-combustible sealant
or grout.
16 in. minimum
Hearth Extension
1/2 in. Micore
or equivalent
insulation
Figure 7.8
Raised Hearth Extension and Fireplace Framing Materials
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Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Tile, stone or other
non-combustible finishing
material
Protective Metal
Non-combustible
Framing Material
Hearth Strips
Floor and platform constructed of
wood or other combustible material
Note: The bottom of the
fireplace opening is 6 in. (152
mm) above the bottom of the
fireplace. Finished hearth
must NOT extend above this
level.
Platform must be built
to raise the bottom of
the fireplace opening
to the level of the
desired hearth height.
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