Empire Tahoe 36" See-Through Direct Vent Zero Clearance Fireplace

The Empire Tahoe DVCP36SP30N is a 36-inch direct vent, zero-clearance gas fireplace built for see-through installation — meaning fire is visible from two rooms simultaneously through a 31-inch-wide by 25-inch-tall viewing area. That's not a decorative trick; it's a genuine design statement that can define the space between a great room and a dining area, a master suite and a sitting room, or any two spaces worth connecting with flame.

The clean-face design keeps the front profile uncluttered, which gives your finish work — tile, stone, plaster, whatever the room calls for — room to breathe without a frame competing for attention. At 308 lbs and an overall footprint of 45" W x 24" D x 40.9375" H, this unit is substantial hardware, built to be a permanent fixture rather than an afterthought.

Heating performance runs between 23,000 and 34,000 BTU/hr (6.74–9.96 kWh), giving you a meaningful range between ambiance-only and active room heating. Millivolt ignition means the fireplace operates without a connection to household electricity — a quietly reassuring detail when the power goes out on the coldest night of the year.

The direct vent system draws combustion air from outside and exhausts directly back out, keeping indoor air quality uncompromised and eliminating the need for a traditional masonry chimney. Installation flexibility is further supported by compatibility with the DVVK-4FV Vertical Flex Vent Kit, which handles routing challenges that straight runs can't accommodate.

For those looking to personalize the interior, this see-through model is compatible with several optional accessories sourced specifically for peninsula and see-through configurations: the DVP36PRB refractory panel set, DVP36PFLKR Vertical Fluted Black Liner, DVP36PKR Porcelain Black Liner, the FBB14 Blower Kit, and an optional light kit. Each accessory is designed to work within this specific firebox geometry rather than being a generic add-on.

At $4,929.00, the Tahoe DVCP36SP30N is an investment in a functional architectural element — one that earns its place in a room not by being decorative trim, but by being the room's focal point from two directions at once.

• See-through configuration — visible flame from two rooms through a 31" W x 25" H viewing area
• 36" firebox (36" W x 23.9375" D x 25" H) in a clean-face, zero-clearance design
• 34,000 BTU/hr maximum input (23,000 BTU/hr minimum) for genuine heating flexibility
• Millivolt ignition operates independently of household electrical power
• Direct vent system draws outside air for combustion — no traditional chimney required
• Compatible with DVVK-4FV Vertical Flex Vent Kit for complex installation routing
• Optional DVP36PRB refractory panels, DVP36PFLKR fluted black liner, and DVP36PKR porcelain black liner available
• FBB14 Blower Kit and light kit compatible for added comfort and ambiance
• Overall dimensions: 45" W x 24" D x 40.9375" H
• Substantial 308 lb construction built for permanent architectural installation