My hearth depth (on the floor) is 13".
I know that's narrow but I had no idea of the 18" minimum per code until I came to this website.
Look at some manufacturers images and I thought (judging strictly by the pics) that everything would be fine.
For example:
http://catalogue.sbi-international.com/images/poeles/photos/500_332112622009265.jpg
Clearly that has no where's near a 18" hearth on the floor. Dang..
Now I need to hire a masonary to expand mine 5" (minimum) to get me out to the code requirement..
I know that's narrow but I had no idea of the 18" minimum per code until I came to this website.
Look at some manufacturers images and I thought (judging strictly by the pics) that everything would be fine.
For example:
http://catalogue.sbi-international.com/images/poeles/photos/500_332112622009265.jpg
Clearly that has no where's near a 18" hearth on the floor. Dang..
Now I need to hire a masonary to expand mine 5" (minimum) to get me out to the code requirement..