The surrounding area in the firebox around a decorative log does not get that hot. Often I will find a plastic remote receiver within inches of the ceramic logs.
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Only when a solid fuel burning has been converted (NOT retrofitted) to liquid/gas fuel burning.
A “retrofit” would be akin to adding a pre-fab insert assembly, IMO.
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This is a good discussion to have as this question is asked a few times a year.
We’re about due for a sediment trap question. Drip Leg Kid where are you?
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They are also optional in Minnesota.
I don’t know where you are located as you don’t have a signiture showing, but typically most northern states do not require gutters due to the issue with Ice Damming in the winter, and the common damages resulting.
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Great point Martin. Same here and a good perspective going forward. But I was more concerned about the valve handle, but maybe I shouldn’t be.
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I’m in Florida but from Massachusetts. Every house had gutters up north.
Having them and requiring them are two very different things!
Many Minnesota homes have them also, but it’s strictly a choice of the homeowner, NOT the AHJ!
Sure common here. And I’ve never seen a melted handle. But, most of our AHJs want an exterior shutoff within 4’ of the fireplace and in the same room, so I call it out, if I don’t see that. Since we have a wood burning ban in the metro area, we have thousands of wood to gas conversions. I am adamant about fireplace ignition in 3 or less seconds. Years ago, I was distracted by a client and had an explosive ignition. Pretty exciting and a lesson was learned.
As for gutters, required in the Denver metro area, but not out in most of the eastern plains communities. Know what your area AHJs require.
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