Space in front of a multi fuel burner

dllive

Im looking to install a multi burner. I know that building regs require 12 inches of hearth in front of the burner (and 6 inches either side). However, Ive heard that if I buy a Clearview burner, then that only needs 9 inches in front of it. Is that true? What other brands allow you to have less space in front of it? Clearviews are a few hundred pounds more than other burners, but this may be worth it if it means the hearth doesnt have to come out so much in the room.
Thanks

suki1964

I would personally give as much room on the hearth as I could - and a bit more for good luck

We have the minimum 12 inches - and have burned the carpet plus the smokeless makes a hell of a mess if they roll when loading the stove

brickie58

hetas say minimum of 12 inches ,building regs minimum of 9 inches, but as someone else has said the more the better unless you have a higher surround to stop pieces falling off and burning your carpet!