Insert clearance question

[Leonard]

I have a question regarding clearances from my insert, I was reading through some posts and think I misinterpreted the law. My insert sets floor level meaning my hearth is not raised ( no toe stubbing ) I was under the impression 16" remained from the wall of the fireplace and I read in here it is supposed to be from the front of the insert. I am ok with that but would like to fix it before my inspector arrives the week after this coming one. My question is do I have to have 16" from the front of the ash lip or can I be 16" from the actual door on the unit. By the way it is a Hampton I300 insert.

 

[DAKSY]

The required hearth protection is 16 inches (US) &
18 inches (Canada) & is taken from the front of the
door, not the ash lip.

 

[Leonard]

Thanks dude

 

[madison]

Better read again, before you have to do the repair twice, dude. Manual says 18", and with rather specific hearth R requirements. If your hearth does not meet the R requirements, you may end up with the possibility of stubbing your toes on your new hearth.

page 8, http://www.regency-fire.com/RegencyFireplaces/files/32/32aae71e-c060-462d-b0f2-f6541bd668bb.pdf

And here as well, http://www.regency-fire.com/RegencyFireplaces/files/7f/7fae70a6-94d8-4273-97f8-489e2a51de95.pdf

 

[tickbitty]

I don't know about the R requirements for your hearth that the stove sits on, but as for the extended area it seems to have become a pretty regular thing that they sell "hearth extenders" which are pcs of stove board about 18" wide that people put out in front of their hearth to increase that space per the specs of the stoves. THey cost like $50.

 

[EJL923]

New requirement is 18". Manuals only have to be updated every five years or so, so the information could be out dated. It is measured from the front of the door.