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Ref. Clearance Description US Install Canada InstalI
A Above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or 
balcony.
12 inches
(300 mm)
12 inches
(300 mm)
B To window or door that may be opened. 12 inches (300 
mm)
36 (910 mm)
C Permanently closed window. * *
D Vertical  to  ventilated  soffit,  located 
above the terminal within a horizontal 
distance of 2 feet (61 cm) from the 
center line of the terminal.
* *
E
To unventilated soffit. *
*
F To outside corner. * *
G To inside corner. * *
H
To each side of center line extended 
above meter regulator assembly.
*
3 feet (910 
mm) within a 
height 15 feet 
(4.5 m) above 
the meter/ 
regulator 
assembly
I To service regulator vent outlet. * 36 inches
(910 mm)
J
To non-mechanical air supply inlet to 
building or the combustion air inlet to 
any other appliance.
12 inches
 (300 mm)
36 inches
(910 mm)
K To a mechanical air supply inlet. 3 feet (91cm) 
above if within 
10 feet (3000 
mm) 
horizontally
6 feet (1.83 m)
L Above  paved  sidewalk  or  paved 
driveway located on public property.
* 7 feet (2.13 m) 
**
M Under  veranda,  porch,  deck,  or 
balcony.
* 12 inches
 (300 mm)
Number of 900 elbows
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
41 feet
(12.5m)
35 feet
(10.7m)
29 feet
(8.8m)
23 feet
(7.0m)
17 feet
(5.2m)
11 feet
(3.4m)
5 feet
(1.5m)
THIS TABLE IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
Please  consult  latest  version  of  these  standards  to  ensure  installation  is  in 
compliance with current guidelines.
* For clearances not specified in ANS Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA B149.1, clearances 
are in accordance with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas 
supplier.
** A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is 
located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
*** Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of 
two sides beneath the floor.
Maximum Vent Length
1. Determine the number of 90 degree elbows in the vent system (Two 45 degree 
elbows count as one 90 degree elbow).
2. Refer to below table to find the maximum vent length based on the number of 
elbows
Example: If you have one elbow, then your maximum vent length is 35ft (10.7m) 
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Vertical Terminations
The air intake requires a return bend or tow 90º elbows to prevent entry of rain.
The vent termination and air intake must be in the same pressure zone.