1509.02 INSTALLATION OF STOVES.
   All wood- or coal-burning stoves or appliances shall be at least thirty-six inches from all combustible materials. Where clearance is less than thirty-six inches but more than eighteen inches, the combustible surface shall be protected by five-eighths inch drywall or its equivalent spaced one inch or more from the combustible surface. Adequate space shall be provided to permit air circulation. If clearance is less than eighteen inches but more than twelve 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 twenty-four inches from a combustible surface unless the appliance has a rating for lesser distance from the combustible surface.
   (b)    If the distance of any circulating wood- or coal-burning stove or appliance is twelve inches to twenty-four inches from the noncombustible surface, the surface shall be protected by five-eighths inch drywall or its equivalent spaced one inch or more from the walls.
   (c)    If the circulating wood- or coal-burning stove or appliance is eight inches to twelve inches from the noncombustible surface, the surface shall be protected by five- eighths inch drywall or its equivalent.
   (d)    Noncombustible floor material shall extend at least eighteen inches beyond the opening from which ashes are removed and at least six inches beyond the side and rear.
   (e)    Where stove legs are at least eighteen inches above a combustible surface, a No. 24 gauge sheet metal or its equivalent shall be used.
   (f)    Where stove legs are between six and eighteen inches above a combustible surface, a No. 24 gauge sheet metal over five-eighths inch layer of drywall 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. (Ord. 81-17. Passed 8-6-81.)