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H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet (90 cm)
above a gas meter/regulator assembly when measured
from the horizontal center-line of the regulator.
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I. The clearance to service regulator vent outlet must
be a minimum of 6 feet.
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J. The clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet
to the building or the combustion air inlet to any other
appliance must be a minimum of 48β.
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K. The clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet must
be a minimum of 10 feet.
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L. The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a paved
driveway located on public property must be a mini-
mum of 7 feet.
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M. The clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or
balcony must be a minimum of 12 inches.
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NOTE: The clearance to vegetation and other exte-
rior combustibles such as mulch is 36β as measured
from the center of the outlet or cap. This 36β radius
continues to grade or a minimum of 7 feet below the
outlet.
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Certain Canadian and or Local codes or regulations
may require different clearances.
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A vent shall not terminate directly above a side-walk
or paved driveway which is located between two
single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
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Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony
is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the
ξoor.
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= Area where vent terminal is not permitted
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WARNING: Venting terminals must not be recessed
into a wall or siding.
NOTE: Only PL vent pipe wall pass-throughs and ξΏre
stops should be used when venting through combustible
materials.
NOTE: Always take into consideration the effect the
prevailing wind direction or other wind currents will
cause with ξyash and /or smoke when placing the
termination.
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A. The clearance above grade must be a minimum of
18".
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B. The clearance to a window or door that may be
opened must be a minimum of 48" to the side, 48" below
the window/door, and 12" above the window/door.
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C. A 12" clearance to a permanently closed window
is recommended to prevent condensation on the win-
dow.
D. The vertical clearance to a ventilated sofξΏt located
above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet
(60 cm) from the center-line of the terminal must be a
minimum of 18".
E. The clearance to an unventilated sofξΏt must be a
minimum of 12".
F. The clearance to an outside corner is 11" from center
of pipe.
G. The clearance to an inside corner is 12".