How far does a wood stove have to be from the wall?
Clearance Requirements for Uncertified Wood Stoves Clearance to combustible requirements for non certified radiant wood stove is 1200 mm (48″). A stove with a metal jacket casing requires 900 mm (36″).
What are the building regulations for wood burning stoves?
If the heat from the stove doesn’t raise the temperature of the hearth above 100°C, the following measurements must be met: The hearth must extend at least 300mm to the front and 150mm to either side. The full area of the hearth should be at least 840x840mm. It must be at least 12mm thick.
What are the clearance distances for wood stoves?
Un-certified woodstove clearance distance: 60′ above the stove top to the ceiling or any combustible above the heater. Un-certified woodstove clearance distances when the stove has a sheet metal jacket or casing = 36″ to combustibles General Fire Safety Clearance Distances for Listed or Certified Wood Stoves & Pellet Stoves
How big of a wall do you need for a wood burning stove?
If your stove is being placed within 300mm of a wall, and will sit on a hearth that abuts a wall, then the wall must be non-combustible to at least 300mm above the appliance and 1.2m above the hearth.
How big of a clearance do you need for a wood burning fireplace?
Typical clearance between a wood or coal fired heater and the nearest combustible surface is 36″ unless approved heat shields have been installed. The free-standing fireplace (photo at page top) is less than 12″ from wood paneling which is in turn installed on a wood-framed wall – this is an unsafe installation that should not be used.
How big is an uncertified radiant stove clearance?
The clearance for an uncertified radiant stove is 1200 mm (48 in.) and for a stove with a sheet metal jacket or casing the clearance is 900 mm (36 in.). The clearances are large because they apply to all shapes, sizes and designs of stoves that have not been tested to determine the actual clearances. Clearances for uncertified stoves