Empire Boulevard SL Vent-Free Linear Fireplace, 30"

The Boulevard SL starts with a dimension that matters most in modern construction: a 5.5-inch depth. That's shallow enough to recess fully into a 2x6 framed wall, partially into a 2x4, or to surface-mount cleanly on any wall without carving into the structure at all. At 30.25 inches wide and 17.88 inches tall, it proportions well across a range of wall scales without demanding a full architectural feature wall to justify itself.

Inside, a linear burner operates on natural gas with intermittent pilot ignition — meaning the pilot lights on demand rather than burning continuously. Output sits at 14,000 BTU, appropriate for supplemental heating in well-insulated spaces. The vent-free design means no flue, no chase, and no exterior penetration required, which keeps installation straightforward and the heat output efficient since nothing escapes up a chimney.

The interior finish is matte black — a deliberate, non-reflective backdrop that keeps the flame as the focal point rather than the firebox itself. A fine mesh barrier screen provides the required safety separation between the flame and the room, while a tempered glass deflector at the front manages radiant heat direction without obscuring the view.

Where the Boulevard SL earns its flexibility is in finish and control customization. The unit is compatible with two decorative front panels: the DFSL30MBL in a mitered black profile and the DFSL30VBL in a convex black profile — both sold separately. For surface-mount installations, the DCSL30LBL decorative wrap is required to finish the exposed sides cleanly. Recessed installations can be dressed with the optional DFSL30PBL black trim accessory.

Control options are equally broad. The unit accepts the FRBC battery remote for basic on/off operation, the FRBTC battery remote thermostat, the FRBTP programmable remote, the TRW wireless wall thermostat, and the TMV wall thermostat reed switch. Most households will find an option in that list that suits how they actually want to operate a fireplace — whether that's a remote from the couch or a wall thermostat that treats it like any other heat source.

At 50 lbs and with a valve type of IP matched to a #50 orifice at 3.5 inches w.c. manifold pressure, this is a unit designed to be installed once and run reliably. It ships as the natural gas configuration; verify your gas supply before ordering and confirm wall framing depth when planning the installation approach.

• 5.5" depth — fully recesses in 2x6 walls, partially in 2x4, or surface-mounts on any wall
• 30.25" wide linear burner with matte black rear panel and tempered glass deflector
• 14,000 BTU natural gas output via intermittent pilot ignition
• Vent-free design requires no flue, chase, or exterior wall penetration
• Fine mesh barrier screen included
• Compatible with DFSL30MBL (Mitered Black) and DFSL30VBL (Convex Black) decorative fronts (sold separately)
• DCSL30LBL decorative wrap required for surface-mount finish (sold separately)
• Optional DFSL30PBL black trim for recessed installations
• Supports five control accessories: battery remotes, programmable remote, wireless wall thermostat, and reed switch thermostat
• IP valve type, #50 orifice, 3.5" w.c. manifold pressure
• Weighs 50 lbs — manageable for a two-person installation