# The Heating Appliances (Fireguards) (Safety) Regulations 1991, Paragraph 5


The periphery of the hearth is at least 50 millimetres above the floor level.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2693/schedule/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/heating-appliances-fireguards-safety-regulations-1991/schedule/paragraph-5
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