Technical Booklet L Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems·Page 52·3.31
Fireplace lining components
A fireplace recess must be protected from the heat of the combustion appliance using suitable fireplace lining components or firebricks.
A fireplace recess should be protected from the heat of the combustion appliance by suitable fireplace lining components as shown in Diagram 3.12, or by lining the recess with suitable firebricks.
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