Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces, Plus Accessories

What is the building code for the fireplace surround (no fuel in Dallas?

Ok, let us take this in steps. 1. TKE IRC Code and is the son of Cape Code and not the brother of the BOCA code all states the same thing in different words. The frame around the fireplace and chimney will be a "1" or 2 "airspace, but I think you need to know about accessories? 2.When masonary chimneys are constructed as part of masonary walls or concrete, combustible materials shall not be in contact with masonary or concrete wall less than12 inches (306 mm) of the inner surface of the wall near combustion. 3. Exposed fuel and trim the edges of coating materials such as wood, and flooring materials are permitted to adjoin with side walls provided masonary cut or fuels, or sheathing is a minimum of 12 "from the inside of the combustion nearest garrison. fuel and the seat shall not overlap the corners of the chimney by more than 1 "(25.4 mm). 4. Distance (in front) from the top of the opening in the throat of 8". 5. Fireplace lintel (support masonary at the top of the opening to the throat) should be noncombustible (steel is always used). 6.Hearth extension (each side of opening) minimum 8 ", 12" if fireplace opening> 6 sg.ft. 7. Home extension (before opening) 16 "where the opening <6 sec. Feet 20" if the opening> 6 sg.ft. Do not forget your outside air intake opening of the firebox. This is for information only and may vary because not all states adopt their own amendment. Ask Inspector Bld. Hope this helps, but there is more to your fireplace.