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Factory Built Fireplaces

Factory Built Fireplaces  

All the mantels on this web site will meet building codes in most areas of the United States, it is the customer's responsibility to contact their local building code authority to determine if the the mantel opening fits the local building code. If there is no code for mantel openings in relation to firebox openings in your particular area, we strongly suggest the mantel and firebox meet the National Building Code. The following is a reprint from the Standard Building Code.

2806 FIREPLACES FACTORY BUILT
2086.1 Factory- Built Fireplace
2806.1.1 Factory built fireplaces shall be listed and shall be installed in accordance with the conditions of the listing.
2806.1.2 Factory built fireplaces shall be tested in accordance with and meet the requirements of UL 127
2806.1.3 Hearth extensions of approved factory-built fireplace stoves shall be installed in accordance with the listing. Masonry hearth extensions if used with factory-built fireplaces shall be installed as required in 2144.3.8. The hearth extension shall be readily distinguished from the surrounding area.
2806.1.4 Factory built fireplace shall be installed in accordance with 2114.3.12

2806.2 Factory-Built Fireplace Stoves and Solid Fuel Room Heaters

2806.2.1 Factory built fireplace stoves and solid fuel type room heaters shall be listed and shall be installed in accordance with the conditions of the listing. The factory-built fireplace stoves shall be tested in accordance with and meet requirements of UL737. The solid fuel type room heaters shall be tested in accordance with and meet requirements of UL1482.
2862.2.2 Factory-built fireplace stoves shall also be installed in accordance with 2806.12 and 2114.3.12
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2806 FIREPLACES FACTORY BUILT
False fireplaces may be used in connection with listed gas or electric heaters, provided such fireplaces are constructed of noncombustible materials.