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Vented Gas Fireplace Clearance Requirements

2 years ago

I'm receiving conflicting information and hope someone with experience and knowledge can help. We have a masonry fireplace that was previously woodburning. We are converting the fireplace to gas logs. We've had the fireplace cleaned and inspected & have found a gas log set that will work.


I'm wanting to 1) add a mantel, 2) add decorative wood surround. What I cannot find is clearance requirement so that we are safe and also so we pass code (this is part of a whole home remodel with permits pulled).


Our fireplace salesman says there are no clearance requirements for vented gas logs. The installation manual does not mention any clearance requirements.


Can someone help?


Inspiration:



Our fireplace before we removed the woodburning insert, white is a very rough drawing of what we would like. The brick extends under the black insert a good 6 inches.



Our fireplace without insert, prior to cleaning:



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