I am looking for a used wood stove that will please my wife, the bldg insp. and liberty mutual. I have limited space. I am not opposed to sitting it in the fireplace and using it as an insert. I understand that I will need some extra floor protection but am trying to stay away from extra mantel protection.
I have looked at some stoves and the U.L. plates state 36" from combustibles. Does that pertain to the floor in front of the hearth? I thought Mass law code was 20"? How about to the sides?
If using as an insert, is it required to be a certain distance from the interior fireplace bricks?
My fireplace opening is 34.5 W X 24" H
The fireplace back wall is 25" W
From the back wall to the beginning of the hearth is 21"
Hearth measures 16"
The wooden fireplace mantel is 42.5" above the hearth (even a jotul f100 requires 22" from the top of the stove to the mantel).
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Little D
I have looked at some stoves and the U.L. plates state 36" from combustibles. Does that pertain to the floor in front of the hearth? I thought Mass law code was 20"? How about to the sides?
If using as an insert, is it required to be a certain distance from the interior fireplace bricks?
My fireplace opening is 34.5 W X 24" H
The fireplace back wall is 25" W
From the back wall to the beginning of the hearth is 21"
Hearth measures 16"
The wooden fireplace mantel is 42.5" above the hearth (even a jotul f100 requires 22" from the top of the stove to the mantel).
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Little D