1.3 FLUE TERMINAL POSITION
The minimum acceptable dimensions from the flue terminal to obstructions
and ventilation openings are shown below and listed in the table
It is important that the position of the flue allows the free passage of air
across it at all times. The minimum acceptable space from the flue terminal
to obstructions and ventilation openings are specified below (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
DIMENSION TERMINAL POSITION
MINIMUM DIMENSION
A
Directly below an opening, air brick,
300mm (12in)
opening window
B
Above an opening, air brick,
300mm (12in)
opening window
C
Horizontally to an opening, air brick,
opening window etc.
D
Below gutters, soil pipes or drain pipes
300mm (12in)
E
Below eaves
300mm (12in)
F
Below balconies or car port roof
600mm (12in)
G
From a vertical drain pipe or soil pipe
300mm (12in)
H
From an internal or external corner
600mm (24in)
I
Above ground roof or balcony level
300mm (12in)
J
From a surface facing the terminal
600mm (24in)
K
From a terminal facing the terminal
600mm (24in)
L
From an opening in the car port
1200m (48in)
M
Vertically from a terminal on the same wall
1500mm(59in)
N
Horizontally from a terminal on the
300mm (12in)
same Wall
O
NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
P
NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
Q
NOT APPLICABLE
N/A
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