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-Vent terminaon clearances-
Canada U.S.A
Direct-vent and other
than Direct-vent
Direct-
vent
Other than
Direct-vent
A
Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or bal-
cony
1 foot
(30 cm)
1 foot
(30 cm)
1 foot
(30 cm)
B
Clearance to window or door that may be opened
3 feet
(91 cm)
1 foot
(30 cm)
4 feet (122 cm) from
below or side opening. 1
foot (30 cm) from above
opening.
C
Clearance to permanently closed window
* * *
D
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above
the vent terminator within a horizontal distance of 2
feet (61cm) from the center line of the terminator
* * *
E
Clearance to unventilated soffit
* * *
F
Clearance to outside corner
* * *
G
Clearance to inside corner
2 feet
(61 cm)
2 feet
(61 cm)
*
H
Clearance to each side of center line extended above
meter/regulator assembly
3 feet
(91 cm)
* *
I
Clearance to service regulator vent outlet
3 feet
(91 cm)
* *
Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to build-
ing or the combustion air inlet to any other applica-
tion
3 feet
(91 cm)
1 foot
(30 cm)
4 feet (122 cm)from
below or side opening. 1
foot (30 cm) from above
opening.
Clearance to mechanical air supply inlet.
6 feet
(1.83 m)
3 feet
(91 cm)
3 feet
(91 cm)
L
Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved driveway
located on public property
7 feet
(2.13 m)
*
7 feet
(2.13 m)
M
Clearance under veranda, porch deck, or balcony
1 foot
(30 cm)
* *
*For clearances not specified in ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54 (USA) or B149.1 (Canada), please use clearances in accordance
with local installation codes and the requirements of the gas supplier.
INSIDE CORNER DETAIL
V
Gas meter / regulator
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
X
X
X
Vent terminal
Air supply inlet
Area where is not permitted
G
A
E
D
B
L
C
F
B
B
B
B
A
OPERABLE
FIXED
CLOSED
B
H
M
OPERABLE
FIXED
CLOSED
I
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