Front of stove regulations?

chewed

I installed a wood burning stove last year myself and it replaced an existing fire. The stove sits on the marble area in front of the old fireplace. I have a wooden floor and was told that I would have to put a protection (e.g. tiles) in front of the stove to protect from embers, if I was to rent out my house.

Does anyone know what the regulations are on this? i.e. how far out do I need to come out with tiles? And, is there anything else I can use other than tiles?

dathi

building regs part j heat producing appliances page 10 diagram 7 at least 225mm in front for a closed appliance and at least 300mm for an open appliance and for a closed appliance which may be used with its front open ,and 150mm to the sides. section 3.18 in the case of of a back boiler the hearth should be constructed (a)of solid non-conbustible material at least (1)125mm thick or (2)25mm thick placed on non combustible supports at least 25mm high and sizes in diagram

noddyone2

I don't know the regulations, but I went to a place that supplies gravestones, they cut and polished a piece of black marble for me, I inset this into the floor and finished it with a brass trim. looks well, does the job.

chewed

thanks for the responses guys!

chewed

Another quick question...if I laid tiles 225mm in front, do they need to be flush with the existing height of the hearth or is it Ok to have the tiles lower on the floor?

rickmoister

It is okay to have them at floor level

chewed

Great! Thanks rickmoister