Question about wooden handles

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Nov 26, 2023
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Missouri
Why are wooden stove handles exempt from clearances to combustibles?
Google doesn't seem to know. Maybe it's something so obvious that I can't see it. Just curious because I want to refinish mine and it occurred to me that I have to be careful about what finish I use.