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Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
5" Minimum
Combustible
Material
14" Minimum
Heater in
Fireplace or
Firebox
Combustible
Material
This Distance
May Now Be
Less than 5"
FLOOR CLEARANCE
The gas log heater must be installed at least 5" above any combustible fl ooring material, such as carpeting or tile,
which is closer than 14" to the base of the fi replace. The minimum distance must be maintained from the top surface
of carpeting, tile, etc. Refer to Figure 9.
OR,
The gas log heater may be installed nearer to the fl oor if a minimum of 14" of noncombustible material such as slate or marble
is installed between the base of the fi replace and the combustible fl ooring. Refer to Figure 10.
Figure 9 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring
Figure 10 - Minimum Clearance above Combustible Flooring with
Noncombustible Material Installed at Base of Fireplace