The Chimney Sweep Online Fireplace, Woodstove, Gas Stove and Barbecue Shop
The Chimney Sweep Online Fireplace, Woodstove, Gas Stove and Barbecue Shop
A: Minimum Fireplace Opening Width............................................... 25"
B: Minimum Fireplace Opening Height............................................... 23"
C: Minimum Fireplace Depth at Floor.................................................15"
D: Minimum Fireplace Depth at 20" above Floor............................... 15"
E: Minimum Fireplace Width at 15" Depth.................................. 19-1/2"
F: Minimum Hearth Width................................................................. 34"
G: Raised Openings: Hearth Surface must be raised to level of firebox floor
H: Minimum Hearth Depth (including extension if needed), Flush Installations..........20-1/2"
H: Minimum Hearth Depth (including extension if needed), Extended Installations... 25-1/2"
I : Stainless steel liner size.............................................................................................. 6"
J: Minimum Height from floor of fireplace to Combustible Trim.............................. 54-3/4"
K: Minimum Distance from Centerline of Fireplace to Combustible Side Trim........ 15-1/4"
L: Minimum Distance from Centerline of Fireplace to Combustible Side Wall......... 25-1/4"
M: Minimum Height from floor of fireplace to Combustible Mantel......................... 54-3/4"
M(a) Minimum Height from floor of fireplace to Combustible Mantel w/ Shield...... 42-3/4"
Area covered by surround panels....... 29"T x 40-1/2"W
| Left: Minimum requirement. If the chimney is properly lined with terra-cotta liner tiles measuring 8" x 8" or smaller, a direct-connect installation is permitted. Remove damper assembly, cut and anchor a stainless steel sealer plate (removable for cleaning) at the throat of the fireplace. Insert a length of 6" stainless pipe long enough to reach into the bottom liner tile through a hole cut in the sealer plate.Advantage: less expensive than full relineDisadvantages: reduced updraft, increased creosote formation, insert must be removed to clean chimney. |
Right: Preferred method, and required for zero-clearance fireplace installations or if existing chimney is unlined, if the liner is cracked or damaged, or if the flue opening is larger than 8" x 8". Remove damper assembly, install a 6" stainless steel liner the entire length of the chimney, passing through a stainless steel sealer plate at the top of the chimney; finish at top with stainless top clamp, storm collar and rain cap.Advantages: better updraft, better performance, reduced creosote formation, chimney can be cleaned without removing insert.Disadvantage: more expensive to installTo read more about installing your stainless liner, click here. |
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