What size hearth do I need for a gas stove?

840mm x 840mm
This hearth should be a minimum size of 840mm x 840mm, with a minimum of 150mm of hearth at each side and rear, and 225mm in front of the stove door (however if stove is designed to burn while the doors are open, then a minimum of 300mm is a must.)

Is a hearth required for gas fireplace?

Most modern gas only fireplaces with fixed glass do not require a hearth extension. The manufacturers usually require a 36″ clear space in front (no furniture, etc.).

What are the regulations for a hearth?

What are the log burner hearth regulations?

• The hearth must extend at least 300mm to the front and 150mm to either side.
• It must be at least 12mm thick.
• It must be made from non-combustible materials.
• It must also cover a minimum area of 840 x 840mm.

How far does a gas pipe need to be away from a wood burner?

The key rule for all flue pipe is that: Any combustible material must be three times “X” away from the flue pipe where X = the diameter of the flue pipe. This means that your 5″ flue pipe should be 15″ away from combustibles and your 6″ flue pipe should be 18″ away from combustibles in any direction.

Does a hearth need to be raised?

The perimeter of the hearth should be clearly defined by either using a raised edge or by raising the level of the hearth in relation to the floor. A freestanding stove which is not in a recess should have a hearth at least 840 x 840mm.

Can you have an open fire in your house?

If you’re using an open fireplace you should only burn smokeless fuels. Currently, not all fuels sold in London are smokeless; if in doubt ask your supplier. A list of authorised fuels can be found on the Defra website. If you have a stove or other appliance you can usually use normal wood as well as smokeless fuels.

Is it OK to mount TV over gas fireplace?

Mount Your TV Above an Open-Fireplace In most cases, you should not install electronics above wood-burning stoves or gas fireplaces and inserts because they produce massive amounts of heat. That heat could severely damage your tv or other electronic devices.

Do you have to have a hearth in front of a fireplace?

A fireplace hearth is a necessity for all solid fuel burning fireplaces, including wood burning fireplaces and stoves. A hearth is not required for electric fireplaces but can be used to enhance the aesthetics of owning an electric fireplace that looks like other types of fireplaces, such as wood burning stoves.

What is the code for fireplace hearth?

For Your Hearth Your fireplace hearth must extend at least 16 inches beyond the fireplace opening and at least 8 inches on either side of the firebox, according to the International Code Council. Hearth extensions will need to be at least 2 inches thick.

How close can a TV be to a wood burner?

We are being informed that many stove installers are happy to install woodburners under a TV providing the TV is a minimum of 600mm away from the logburner. Some stoves installers prefer that a mantle piece is between the stove and TV to protect and deflect heat.

What can I put on the wall behind my wood stove?

Common fireproof wall ideas for behind a stove include stone, brick and tiles. The look of a wood burning stove can be enhanced by using a faux panel (such as a stone veneer look) or using a fireback.

How far out should a hearth be?

So how far should a fireplace hearth come out? InterNACHI recommends that for fireplaces that have an opening of 6 square feet (0.56 square meters) or smaller, a hearth should extend at least 16 inches (406mm) out into the room from the opening, and by at least 8 inches (203mm) away from the sides.

What are the regulations for a log burner hearth?

What are the log burner hearth regulations? As stated by building regulations, your stove must always be placed on a non-combustible material such as granite, slate, steel or glass. Hearth regulations for a free standing stove You must always check the size of your stove before buying a hearth.

How big of a hearth do you need for a wood stove?

If your stove heats your hearth to over 100°C, or it hasn’t been tested, the required thickness of your hearth increases to 250mm. If you are placing your stove into a fireplace recess, it needs to have something called a ‘constructional hearth’ in place.

Do you need a hearth for an electric fireplace?

A fireplace hearth is a necessity for all solid fuel burning fireplaces, including wood burning fireplaces and stoves. A hearth is not required for electric fireplaces but can be used to enhance the aesthetics of owning an electric fireplace that looks like other types of fireplaces, such as wood burning stoves.

What’s the difference between a gas and wood burning fireplace?

Gas fireplaces are considered gas appliances, not true fireplaces. As such, they are not regulated by the same safety codes as wood-burning fireplaces, and each model has its own requirements. Some gas fireplaces are built with “zero-clearance” fireboxes, meaning you can put combustible materials right up to the sides, front and bottom.