30
Clearance to service regulator vent 
outlet 
Clearance to non-mechanical air supply 
inlet to building or the combuson air 
inlet to any other appliance 
or to side of 
opening; 1  (300 
mm) above 
Clearance to a mechanical air supply 
inlet 
if withdin 10  (3 
Clearance above paved sidewalk or 
paved driveway lacated on public 
property 
mechanical dra 
systems (Category I 
appliances). Vents 
for Category II and 
IV appliances 
cannot be located 
above public 
walkways or other 
areas where 
condensate or 
vapor can cause a 
Clearance under veranda, porch, deck,or 
balcony 
 Clearance to opposite wall is 24 inches (60 cm).
Notes: 
(1) In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.
(2) In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
When installed in a manufactured home, all combustion air must be supplied from the outdoors.
**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 oor.
**** For Category III water heaters, the venting system shall be installed in accordance with the 
water heater manufacturer’s instructions.