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Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Question:
What is the distance requirement for adding a receptacle near a wood burning fireplace mantel?
Joe Suiter
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Answer:
Hey Joe thanks for your question. The NEC does not have a specific distance for electrical equipment from wood burning fireplaces. The ambient temperature also needs to be considered for both the receptacle and wiring method. They are commonly installed above mantels for flat screen TV's.