On 11 Jun, 10:51, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
wrote:
i'm putting down tiles to make a hearth ... are there any regulations
that state whether the hearth can the hearth be flush with the floor
or should it be raised. if so how much.

on top of the hearth will be a pellet stove and i have the hearth
dimensions for clearance at the back and sides.

thanks

I build a hearth flush with the floor and the BCO never batted an eyelid.

I think the size/materials is what matters, not how high it is.

I can see how height may be relevant, i.e. its easier to push a rug
onto the hearth if it is not raised, etc. The info is in some BS which
was quoted on a fireplace I saw (must be fitted in accordance with BS
xxx) - it can be viewed in the local library. Anyone know the relevant
BS ?
Simon.