Seating Distance From Gas Fire Pit
Our gas fire pit tables can safely be placed on a wood deck, concrete patio, under our wood pergolas, right on the lawn or grass, or in a variety of other outdoor spaces. When placing your gas fire pit, our clearance to combustibles is as follows: 2 feet from the edge of burner 8 inches below the burner 6 feet above the burner Keep fire pits at least 15 feet away from your house, other structures and combustible materials (ex. leaves, wood, chemicals, etc.). It should be in an open space, like on your patio or a cleared part of your landscape. Don't put it on a wood deck.
Ideally, a professional should be consulted to ensure that the height of the seating wall or bench, as well as the distance from the fire pit, is optimal. The seat itself should be a standard 18 inches to provide a comfortable perch. Adding a backing is preferable as it can provide back support, especially during long durations of sitting. Again, a distance of 7 feet between the fire pit and seating is a good rule of thumb, but it can be customized depending on the size of your patio or terrace. Conclusion The conclusion of this article is that you should keep the distance between your seating and a fire pit at around 7 feet.
For a gas-burning fire pit, the math is easier. You shouldn't sit closer than 2 feet. Most deep seating type chairs measure 36 inches deep. Then, add 2 feet behind the chair for safe walking space. In total, that's 7 feet. A patio with a gas-burning fire pit is much smaller. How Many Chairs Can You Have Around a Fire Pit? A gas fire pit can be more forgiving, allowing homeowners to position their seats' leading edge at least two feet from the pit's outer surface. The seating area should be at least seven feet from the fire pit's outer edge if one talks about building a fire pit on a patio. This distance is for both gas and wood-fired fire pits.
Many local laws say the distance that needs to be cleaned around the pit is anywhere between 15 and 25 feet. There should always be a responsible adult tending to the fire until it has been extinguished completely. Many local laws say that you must have a mesh screen cover handy to contain any sparks and embers that may get out of control. How close the seating is to the fire pit will depend on what type of fuel it burns, but a good rule of thumb is to keep furniture about 5-feet away from the flames. You may want to reconsider putting a fire pit under your pergola if your pergola is right next to the house.
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Ideally, a professional should be consulted to ensure that the height of the seating wall or bench, as well as the distance from the fire pit, is optimal. The seat itself should be a standard 18 inches to provide a comfortable perch. Adding a backing is preferable as it can provide back support, especially during long durations of sitting.. Again, a distance of 7 feet between the fire pit and seating is a good rule of thumb, but it can be customized depending on the size of your patio or terrace. Conclusion The conclusion of this article is that you should keep the distance between your seating and a fire pit at around 7 feet.