Fire Code ? : combustibles and permanently attached

[Maraian]

Trying to fiqure out if a new stove: Quadrafire classic bay 1200 will fit in my existing space and still meet code.
i live in Maryland and there is a $ 700 rebate on new stoves but you have to permit and pass inspection to get it.

My current stove on a stone platform with a stone wall behind it.

1. The vent pipe says it needs to be 1" away from combustibles. Is the stone wall a combustible? because my pipe is closer than an inch to it right now.

2. Need to have 6" of platform /pad beyond glass door of stove. My existing platform extends less than 6" beyond the glass of new, bigger stove. Can I lay some stone ( like slate I have laying around on the carpet in front of the existing platform and stove, or does it need to be permanently attached?

 

[mikkeeh]

1) a stone wall is not considered combustible...IF..its really stone and not a veneer over stud wall.

2) You MIGHT be able to get by laying down a piece of wonder board (or similar)...but the inspector will probably want it attached and sealed to the current platform. Otherwise an ember could fall when opening the door and drop between the platform and the extension ( ie on the carpet). When in doubt...call the inspector and ask. Usually quite helpful.

 

[articcatbill]

I agree the question is what is behind the stone wall. If it is solid masonry then you are fine. If there is a studded wall behind it then that wall is considered combustable.