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Gas fire hearths and shielding: Approved Document J

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When a gas fire needs a hearth, how far the hearth extends, why its edges are marked, and how nearby combustible fabric is shielded.

A hearth and suitable shielding protect combustible building fabric from a gas fire's heat. Approved Document J, Section 3, gives guidance for England; check it alongside the particular appliance's installation instructions.

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