Pellet Interior Up & Out- Wall Clearance

[fatalber]

Hello, long time lurker, first post. Bought a used Harman P38+ and planning on installing in an up and out corner configuration. I bought Selkirk Direct Temp (OAK integrated) piping. My question stems from the form I will have to fill out for my insurance after the stove is installed. The exact phrasing is;

Is there at least 18 inches of clearance between the stove pipe and any combustible material?

(Ceilings, walls, furniture?) Yes No

My question: Is there a minimum clearance of 18" that must be maintained from the wall if I am doing an interior vertical rise? If so, wont that push the stove quite far off of the wall and into the room. I have seen many install pictures on this forum and none I have seen seem to show an interior vertical 18" off of the wall, though it may be perspective. It always looks like the pipe is pretty close to the wall, well short of the 18". I am located in MA. Was wondering if the gurus had any input or guidance?

See attached photo I took from a previous thread, that I have been using as inspiration. That definitely is closer to the wall than 18". So I guess I am seeking confirmation as to whether I am understanding the language correctly, and if this is a standard clearance requirement?

 

[DAKSY]

The 18" clearance-to-combustibles (CTC) is for single-wall wood stove connector pipe. It IS NOT for Type "L" pellet vent. Generally, that clearance is 3" CTC, but your manufacturer will specify the requirement on the installation instructions. You should confirm the manufacturer's specs & make them clear to your building inspector.

 

[BobMA]

I would contact your insurance company and/ or agent to clarify. I live in Mass as well and when I talked to the insurance company, all they require is for me to provide a signed off copy of the building permit.

I've already talked to my local building inspector and he inspects to stove AND vent pipe manufacturer's recommendations. Mine is going in my basement which has an oil tank in it....so I called the local fire department to make sure i had enough distance (which is minimum 5ft...NFPA 31 fire code for oil burners)...those who are safe live to burn another day!

 

[corkman]

i think the 18" clearance you are referring to is on the outside of your house.combustibles such as mulch ,grass etc.the selkirk direct temp has a 1" clearance to combustibles inside