(A) All wood/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 one-quarter inch noncombustible material 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.
(B) All other installations shall be as follows.
(1) All wood/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 lesser distance from combustible surface.
(2) If the distance of any circulating wood/coal burning stove or appliance is 12 inches to 24 inches from the noncombustible surface, the surface shall be protected by one-quarter inch noncombustible material spaced one inch or more from the walls with adequate one inch spacing from the floor to permit air circulation between wall and shield.
(3) If the circulating wood/coal burning stove or appliance is eight inches to 12 inches from the noncombustible surface, the surface shall be protected by one-quarter inch noncombustible material covered with 28 gauge metal spaced one inch or more from the wall and floor to permit air circulation.
(4) Noncombustible floor material shall extend at least 18 inches beyond the sides and rear.
(5) Where stove legs are at least 18 inches above a combustible surface, a 24 gauge sheet metal shall be used.
(6) Where stove legs are between six and 18 inches above a combustible surface, a 24 gauge sheet metal over one-quarter inch layer of noncombustible material shall be used.
(7) 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.
(Prior Code, Ch. 7, § 203) (Ord. 219, passed 4-7-1980, § 2) Penalty, see § 92.99