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.