4.9 Fireplace clearances.
4.9.1 The minimum height from the base of the fireplace opening to the underside of
any shelf made from wood or other combustible materials is detailed below.
• For a shelf up to 150mm deep: Minimum height = 750mm.
• For a shelf deeper than 150mm: 750mm + 12.5mm for every 25mm depth over
150mm (See figure 2).
4.9.2 The minimum allowable distance from the outside of the fascia to a corner wall
having combustible material or any other combustible surface which projects beyond
the front of the appliance is shown in figure 3. For access purposes the
recommended clearances to non combustible surfaces are shown in figure 3.
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Figure 2. Combustible shelf clearances
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