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TSB-004 NFPA Venting Locations - Revised 2007.09.14
TSB-004 NFPA Venting Locations - Revised 2007.09.14
When exiting through walls, make sure NFPA rules are followed for distance from windows and openings.
NOTE:
The termination cap will be HOT during operation. Consider it’s proximity to doors or other traffic areas.
Follow the below listed NFPA rule (10.7.1) for distance of vent cap from windows and openings:
· Not less than 1 ft. (.3 m) from any forced air inlet (I).
· Not less than 1 ft. (.3 m) above grade. Non-combustible ground cover shall be placed below the vent if less
than 3 ft. (.91m) above grade.
· Not less than 1 ft. (.3m) from any door (D), window (W) or gravity air inlet into any building.
· Not less than 2 ft. (.6m) from an adjacent building and not less than 7 ft. (2.1m) above grade when located
adjacent to public walkways / paths (P).
NOTE: A deck may be considered to be a walk way - check with local building codes.
· Not within 3 ft. (.9m) of a gas service regulator vent outlet (G) (IMC 804.3.4).
· Not above a gas meter/regulator within 3 ft. (.9m) horizontally of the vertical center line of the regulator (G).
(IMC 804.3.4)
· Not less than 3 ft. (.9m) below overhang (i.e. roof )
NOTE: The vent should not be located under a deck due to the exhaust gasses.