hearth clearance question - # 1050

Question:

When measuring hearth clearance in front of a wood-burning stove, how does one take into account the vertical drop of the hearth, which in my case is non-combustible.

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Answer:

That does not count. Figure the non-combustible floor covering must extend horizontally out from the front opening door of the stove or insert.

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