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  1. R

    Hearth and Hearth Extension Question Regarding Construction Code and Clearances

    Hello, I am new here and my 1st post – I have plans to build a Masonry Fireplace – I am unsure if anyone in this forum can help but I will ask anyway — because, if there are professional masons here, they may be able to help answer my question. As I said, I will be building a masonry fireplace...
  2. F

    Closing Off a Gas Fireplace

    Hi there - I have a client in San Diego, CA who would like to close off their existing gas fireplace. They don't want to remove the chimney or anything on the exterior, they just want to drywall over the fireplace and cap the gas line to make it go away. Would this be allowed and/or would they...
  3. jar546

    Residential Masonry Fireplace Question

    According to Section R1001.11 of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), what is the minimum thickness of hearth extensions in front of the fireplace opening for fireplaces with a firebox opening larger than 6 square feet?
  4. K

    Fireplace in showroom

    I am working on a tile and stone showroom and they want to put a fireplace in to display their work. If we did a gas fireplace that could remain cool to the touch, would this be a code issue? Something about open flames makes me think, yes, but I can't think of specifics with regard to...
  5. indyarchyguy

    Wood Burning Fireplace - In commercial buildings

    Recently I have been getting inundated with the question on having an open, wood-burning fireplace in a commercial occupancy. These have been popping up in many different locations. Most of them occur in the Assembly areas of a B-Occupancy (e.g. break rooms, team gathering spaces, a...
  6. G

    Fireplace wood -> gas conversion and code impact

    Hello, I was hoping the folks on this forum could help me understand the code around fireplaces - specifically with regards to hearth extensions and when a wood to gas conversion has taken place. The specific code in question: R1001.9 Hearth and hearth extension R1001.10 Hearth extension...
  7. K

    Operable Fireplace in Lower School

    I am working on a Lower School and we designed the lobby to have a hearth at the center, but remain more symbolic than realistic. Now the school wants it to be operable - potentially electric. Does this affect the fire rating of the adjacent walls. What other code issues might this raise?
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