exterior door question

  • Active since 1995, Hearth.com is THE place on the internet for free information and advice about wood stoves, pellet stoves and other energy saving equipment.

    We strive to provide opinions, articles, discussions and history related to Hearth Products and in a more general sense, energy issues.

    We promote the EFFICIENT, RESPONSIBLE, CLEAN and SAFE use of all fuels, whether renewable or fossil.

samwitch

New Member
Jan 27, 2020
1
massachusetts USA
Hi. I'm planning to install a stove on the same wall as my exterior door. If the door swings inward toward the stove (but of course will be mostly closed) does the door count as a combustible and require 36" clearance as open? I can't find info about this anywhere. Thanks.
 
Welcome. Good question, it's unlikely to count in that circumstance because it is just temporary. But, most stoves do not require 36". That is just for old and unlisted stoves. Most modern stoves have much smaller clearance requirements.
 
  • Like
Reactions: samwitch