Stoves shall be provided with adequate clearances from combustible materials. The minimum clearances needed for safety are specified in "Heat Producing Appliance Clearances" 1976, standard 89 M of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The clearances indicated in Table 1 (below) are the minimum clearance in inches for freestanding stoves where combustible surfaces are unprotected.
TABLE 1
Minimum Clearances in Inches for Woodburning Stoves
With no Added Protection
Radiant | Circulating | Cookstove Clay Lined Firepot | Cookstove Un-lined Firepot | Stovepipe | |
Ceiling | 36" | 36" | 30" | 30" | 18" |
Front | 36" | 24" | - | - | 18" |
Side | 36" | 12" | Firing Side 24" | Firing Side 36" | 18" |
Opposite Side 18" | Opposite Side 18" | ||||
Rear | 36" | 12" | 24" | 36" | 18" |
(Ord. 1984-17. Passed 5-15-84.)