I haven’t picked it yet by I would like to install a multi burner stove in my new kitchen, I could do with some additional advice.
From what I can gather building regulations, UK, dictate that the stove must be positioned at least 450mm (18in) from combustible materials. While the stove will be situated less than 300mm from a brick wall I’m assuming that counts as a non-combustible wall and it’s OK to have it that bit closer. How close so the heat from the back of the stove is not lost. There is no inset for it to fit into.
Again I appreciate there are regulations regarding flue pipes but I’m OK there as it will be tied into a chimney down pipe. The actual room is an add-on to an existing house and the stove will be tied into the original chimney.
As my space is restricted I’m looking for one that is not that wide and they seem to come in around 330mm. It will be as much a design feature as a serviceable stove. I also have two radiators in the kitchen from a previous life.
What I’m looking guidance on is the hearth. What is the minimum amount of space I need for a hearth. How high should it be off the ground?
Here are the dimesons of a stove I am looking at:
Weight 46kg,
Height (mm) 465,
Width (mm) 330,
Depth (mm) 360.
What role does the legs play when looking at how high it should be off the groud?
While I haven’t 100 percent made up my mind about the flooring I’m leaning towards engineered wood, but that’s not (no pun intended) set in stone.
Kevin