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Exterior Vent Locations and Restrictions
Note: All measurements are to be taken from the center of the vent cap.
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Vent Terminal
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Air Supply Inlet
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Area where terminal is
not permitted
A
=
Clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or
balcony (*18 inches (45 cm) minimum)
H
=
*Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly
within 3 feet (90 cm) horizontally from the center-line
of the regulator; within a height of 15 feet
B
=
Clearance to window or door that may be opened
(*18 inches (45 cm) minimum.
I =
*Clearance to service regulator vent outlet *3 feet (92
cm) minimum.
C
=
*Clearance to permanently closed window
(minimum 18 inches (45 cm) recommended to
prevent condensation on window)
J =
*Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to
building or the combustion air inlet to any other
appliance.
12 inches (30 cm) minimum.
D
=
*Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located
above the terminal from the center-line of the
terminal 18” (45 cm) min. Minimum 24” (60 cm to
Vinyl Soffit)
K
=
*Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet
In USA, 3 feet minimum above, if within 10 feet
horizontally. In Canada, 6 feet minimum
E
=
*Clearance to unventilated soffit 18” min (45 cm)
min. Minimum 24” (60 cm to Vinyl Soffit)
L
=
Clearance above paved side-walk or a paved
driveway located on public property (*7 feet (2.1 m)
minimum)
F =
Clearance to outside corner - 12 inches (30 cm).
M
=
Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony (*18
inches (45 cm) minimum )
G
=
Clearance to inside corner - 12 inches (30 cm).
Vinyl surfaces require 24” min (60 cm).
N=
Minimum 24” horizontal
clearance to any surface,
such as an exterior surface, for vertical terminations.
