Clearance to Non-Combustibles

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Werner70

New Member
Oct 9, 2018
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I am installing a wood stove (Werner W-130) in an unfinished basement. I have gone through NFPA 211 but i can not find the answer to clearances to non-combustibles. The basement floor is concrete so per 13.5.1.3 i should not need any added protection or clearance reduction. However, I can not find the minimum clearance to a non-combustible "wall". The surface behind the stove is the un-finished exterior of the chimney. Would this even be considered a "wall"? This is is a central chimney so the chimney itself is the only surface near the stove. Is there a minimum clearance needed from the concrete block chimney?
 
I am installing a wood stove (Werner W-130) in an unfinished basement. I have gone through NFPA 211 but i can not find the answer to clearances to non-combustibles. The basement floor is concrete so per 13.5.1.3 i should not need any added protection or clearance reduction. However, I can not find the minimum clearance to a non-combustible "wall". The surface behind the stove is the un-finished exterior of the chimney. Would this even be considered a "wall"? This is is a central chimney so the chimney itself is the only surface near the stove. Is there a minimum clearance needed from the concrete block chimney?
Nope you could put the stove right against it if you wanted. But i wouldnt recomend that. Just leave enough room to do any service you will need to do