Where can I find the information to validate this spacing is an approved distance of fireplace to house?
Thanks in advance!
TJS
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Probably want to contact your local Fire Marshall. Don’t know how that build would fare, but in my location a fire pit needs to be 50 feet from the home. Guy behind me had one I know wasn’t 50 feet, I would see it still smoldering the next day. Outdoor fires can present unique risks during certain types of weather. Fireplace is probably safer, although it has different draft than being indoors it won’t have as much blown embers and might be just as safe as a grill. depends on what they burn too.
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My biggest concern is what’s under the patio slab supporting the fireplace. That could be the next Leaning Tower of Pisa in a few years.
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What Bob said. Ours is different than his, I believe we are 25 or 30 feet from a structure.
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well its okay to have a fireplace within a house Right? so whats the deal?
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Not sure about the exact regulations but that’s just a stupid design/idea. What a waste of bricks.
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I agree, unless they plan on enclosing that patio sometime in the future.
I also agree with Randy, they need to have put proper footings under that mass of bricks or bad things will happen.
As for clearance from the house, I don’t see any issues with it.
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In my area, solid fuel Fire pits are 25’ from structures, and NG/LP fire pits are 10’ from structures (or combustible surfaces).
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Growing up we had a stone fireplace in the backyard about 30 feet from the house and used to burn all the yard debris. Neighbors used to burn leaves in the street. Looking back it’s a wonder more houses didn’t catch on fire. Some must have because the county came along and stopped outdoor burning if you lived inside the beltway.
Most people don’t know how to start a fire, extinguish it, or control its size.
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We call them “city folks” in my area… 
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Flatlanders. 
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Vegans. (Who needs fire)??
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Don’t even get me started on following a Florida tag on my N.E. Georgia mountain roads. 
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Rubberneckers. 
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