Masonry chimneys and fireplaces in british columbia are subject to applicable codes standards.
Gas fireplace mantel clearance diagram.
6 152mm 30 1 2 775mm t op of unit min.
In addition if the side panels of your mantel project more than 1 1 2 inches from the fireplace facing you will need additional clearance equal to this projection.
Maximum 1 1 2 projection at 2 minimum clearance.
5 1 8 to bottomof.
Note some fireplaces esp.
Factory built fireplaces 9 22 9.
The airspace shall not be filled except to provide fireblocking in accordance with section r1001 12.
1210 8 6 4 2 0 14 9 15 1 16 10 20 26 topof fireplace opening 12 305mm 1 2 drywall wood wood panel etc.
Cv40e 11 gas fireplace mantel clearances cv40e combustible mantel clearances from top of front facing are shown in the diagram on the right.
2114 3 masonry built fireplaces 4114 3 10 all combustible mantels and similar trim shall be kept at least 6 inches from the fireplace opening.
Clearance of combustible materials 9 22 10.
Wood beams joists studs and other combustible material shall have a clearance of not less than 2 inches 51 mm from the front faces and sides of masonry fireplaces and not less than 4 inches 102 mm from the back faces of masonry fireplaces.
Diagram 1 p36 10 p36e 10 gas fireplace min.
Also vent free gas fireplaces will have a much greater clearance.
32 1016mm to ceiling regency mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram.
Parts of the mantel assembly located along the sides of the fireplace opening which project more than 1 1 2 inches 38mm from the face of the fireplace shall have additional clearance equal to the projection extension beyond 1 1 2 inches.
Mantel leg clearances combustible mantel leg clearances as per diagram.
The code references are strictly for masonry fireplaces constructed to that code and do not apply to freestyle creations of architects and adventurous pyromaniacs.
British columbia chimney fireplace codes.