A permit shall be obtained from the Building
Inspector to install a freestanding woodburning stove or a freestanding
fireplace in a private home or any other structure, and such installation
shall be approved by the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector.
[Amended 7-12-1988]
All wood- or coal-burning stoves or appliances
shall be at least 36 inches from all combustible materials. Where
clearance is less than 36 inches but more than 18 inches, the combustible
surface shall be protected by five-eighths-inch gypsum Sheetrock,
Type X, rated Fire Code 60, spaced one inch or more from the combustible
surface. Adequate space shall be provided to permit air circulation.
If clearance is less than 18 inches but more than 12 inches, the combustible
wall shall be protected with a four-inch brick-veneer wall extending
two feet above and two feet beyond each side. All other installation
shall be as follows:
A. All wood- or coal-burning stoves or appliances that
have circulating devices shall be at least 24 inches from a combustible
surface unless the appliance has a rating for less distance from a
combustible surface.
B. If the distance of any circulating wood- or coal-burning
stove or appliance is 12 inches to 24 inches from the noncombustible
surface, the surface shall be protected by five-eighths-inch gypsum
Sheetrock, Type X, rated Fire Code 60, spaced one inch or more from
the walls, with adequate one-inch spacing from the floor to permit
air circulation between wall and shield.
C. If the circulating wood- or coal-burning stove or
appliance is eight inches to 12 inches from the noncombustible surface,
the surface shall be protected by five-eighths-inch gypsum Sheetrock,
Type X, rated Fire Code 60, covered with No. 28 gauge metal spaced
one inch or more from the wall and floor to permit air circulation.
D. Noncombustible floor material shall extend at least
18 inches beyond the opening from which ashes are removed and at least
six inches beyond the sides and rear.
E. Where stoves legs are at least 18 inches above a combustible
surface, a No. 24 gauge sheet metal shall be used.
F. Where stove legs are between six and 18 inches above
a combustible surface, a No. 24 gauge sheet metal over five-eighths-inch
gypsum Sheetrock, Type X, rated Fire Code 60, or other approved noncombustible
material shall be used.
G. Where stove legs are six inches or less above a combustible
surface, a four-inch hollow masonry pad should be laid or an approved
noncombustible surface of an inch thickness shall be used.