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VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES
FOR NON-DIRECT VENT INSTALLATIONS IN THE US AND CANADA
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VENT TERMINAL
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IS NOT PERMITTED
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US Installations
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Canadian Installations
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12 inches (305mm) or 12 in. (305mm)
above average snow accumulation.
12 inches (305mm) or 12 in. (305mm)
above average snow accumulation.
Clearance above grade, veranda,
porch, deck or balcony
Clearance to window or
door that may be opened
4 feet (1.2 m) below or to side of opening;
1 foot (30cm) above opening
6 inches (152mm) for appliances <10,000
Btuh (3kw), 12 inches (305mm) for
appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3kw) and
<100,000 Btuh (30kw), 36 inches (.9m)
for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30kw)
Clearance to permanently
closed window
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit
located above the terminal within a
horizontal distance of 2 feet (610 mm)
from the center line of the terminal
Clearance to unventilated soffit
Clearance to outside corner
Clearance to inside corner
tended above meter / regulator assembly
Clearance to service regulator
vent outlet
Clearance to non-mechanical air
pliance
ply inlet
Clearance above paved sidewalk or
paved driveway located on public property
Clearance under veranda, porch, deck or balcony
* 12”
* Equal to or greater than soffit depth.
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* 3 feet (.9m)
* 12”
3 feet (.9m) within a height 15 feet (4.5m)
above the meter / regulator assembly
3 feet (.9m)
6 inches (152mm) for appliances <10,000
Btuh (3kw), 12 inches (305mm) for
appliances > 10,000 Btuh (3kw) and
<100,000 Btuh (30kw), 36 inches (.9m)
for appliances > 100,000 Btuh (30kw)
3 feet (.9m) above if within 10 feet
(3m) horizontally
6 feet (1.8m)
7 feet (2.1m)†
12 inches (305mm)‡
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In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Natural Fuel Gas Code
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In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code
† A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway that is
located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
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4 feet (1.2 m) below or to side of opening;
1 foot (30 cm) above opening
7 feet (2.1m)†
* Equal to or greater than soffit depth.
* Equal to or greater than soffit depth.
* Equal to or greater than soffit depth.
* No minimum to outside corner
* No minimum to outside corner
3 feet (.9m) within a height 15 feet (4.5m)
above the meter / regulator assembly
*12 inches (305mm)‡
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*For clearances not specified in ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CSA
B149.1, clearance will be in accordance with local installation
codes and the requirements of the
lation instructions.”
Permitted only if veranda, porch, deck or balcony is fully open on a minimum of
two sides beneath the floor. Avoiding this location is recommended if possible.
Figure 41. Vent Termination Clearances for Non-Direct Installations
