Supply Duct Near Stove ....

[Vigil Igne]

I've seen numerous times the following (or close to it) phrase here:

"Note that code requires a return duct to be a minimum of 10 ft away from the stove or fireplace."

Just wondering what (if any) code there is for a supply register near a stove.

 

[bholler]

Just wondering what (if any) code there is for a supply register near a stove.

To my knowledge there is no code about it

 

[begreen]

No code, afaik you are fine with a supply duct close to the stove. That said commonsense says the supply shouldn't be right under or behind the stove.

 

[Vigil Igne]

Thanks!

 

[DougA]

Since I have a similar question, I'll tag on to the thread:

"Note that code requires a return duct to be a minimum of 10 ft away from the stove or fireplace."

If I have a return duct in a cathedral ceiling 13' above the top of my stove but very close to the stove pipe, am I still OK? Right now, that duct is not connected but it's on my list of things to do this summer.

 

[begreen]

It sounds ok, the 10ft rule is for the stove, not the pipe.