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Figure 11. Vent Terminal / Overhang Clearances
Vent Terminal Clearances
Figure 10. Vent Terminal Clearances - National Fuel Gas Code.
A = Clearance above grade, veranda, porch , deck, or
balcony : *12 inches (30 cm) minimum.
B = Clearance to window or door that may be opened:
9 inches (23 cm) minimum. 12 inches is recom-
mended to help prevent condensation.
C = Recommended clearance to permanently closed
window: mimimum 12 inches (30 cm) to help
prevent condensation on the window.
D = Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above
the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet (60
cm) from the centerline of the terminal: 18 inches
(46 cm) minimum.
E = Clearance to unventilated soffit: 12 inches (46 cm)
minimum.
F = Clearance to outside corner: 9 inches (23 cm) min.
Jøtul N.A. strongly recommends 12 inches (30 cm),
particularly where windy conditions are prevalent.
G = Clearance to inside corner: 6 inches (16 cm) min.
Jøtul N.A. strongly recommends 12 inches (30 cm), particu-
larly where windy conditions are prevalent.
H = *Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly
within 3 feet (90 cm) horizontally from the center-line
of the regulator.
I = Clearance to service regulator vent outlet: 6 feet (1.8
m) minimum.
J = Clearance to nonmechanical air supply inlet to building
or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance:
*12 inches (30 cm) minimum.
K = Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet: *6 feet
(1.8 m) minimum.
L = ** Clearance above paved sidewalk or a paved drive-
way located on public property: *7 feet (2.1 m) min.
M = Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony:
*12 inches (30 cm) minimum.
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* As specified in CGA B149 Installation Codes. Note: Local
Codes and Regulations may require different clearances.
** A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or
driveway which is located between two single family dwellings
and serves both dwellings.*
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Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony, is fully open
on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.*
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76 mm
12
305
mm
2 1/2
64 mm
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