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   Piffin | Mar 15, 2009 10:51pm | #1

   what do the manufacturer install instructions say?

   Or

   What model is it - if you don't have the manual anymore, you can find it online as a PDF.

   code would say 36" except where Manuf testing shows diff.

    

    

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   cic317 | Mar 15, 2009 10:54pm | #2

   Just realized I was not real clear originally, this is an existing masonry wood burning fireplace

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   Piffin | Mar 15, 2009 11:02pm | #3

   I am more confused now. You did say brick veneer....Supposing that this is a solid masonry real fireplace and chimney, and you are thinking the mantle surrond facade over and flanking the brick front exposure...I have to look it up. I think it changed twice in my life already so .... 

    

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   cic317 | Mar 15, 2009 11:27pm | #4

   Yes,solid masonry W/ brick veneer & a new wood surround & mantle leaving some brick showing. Looking for latest code for clearances to wood legs & breast plate from firebox opening

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   Snort | Mar 15, 2009 11:38pm | #5

   my book says 6" for legs, and what you said for breast/mantle projection is like you said.http://www.tvwsolar.com

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   To make a small call out.

   A pretty dancing girl was there,

   And she began to shout,

   "Go on back to see the gypsy.

   He can move you from the rear,

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   Bring you through the mirror.

   He did it in Las Vegas,

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   Piffin | Mar 16, 2009 12:00am | #6

   my memory was that the latest is 6"sides and 8" above, but 12" to mantle projection varying according to depth of mantle.Still looking for official confirmation 

    

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   Piffin | Mar 16, 2009 12:14am | #7

   OK, here is from National Fire protection asso.http://www.fireplacesnow.com/mantel.htmlBut it doesn't fit my momories exactly. you might need to check what local code standard you go by.Here is from IRC 06 but it says nothing I could find on this particular Q
   http://www.rumford.com/code/IRC06.htmlAnd then this mantle maker site gives out the same as I recall
   http://www.themantelmaker.com/pages/measuring.htm 

    

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