I need to build a hearth for a woodstove. The stove can be loaded from either the side or front. What does code call for as far as distance from the door to the edge of the hearth? The hearth will be surrounded by carpet.
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just did one . Inspector wanted 20"
Typical is
From the openning - 18" to the front and 12" to each side
Since you have two opennings, lay it out to work both ways.
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