Termination Location - Drolet ECO-55 Installation Manual

4.4 TERMINATION LOCATION

CANADA
Refer to NFPA 211 (USA) or CSA B365 (Canada) for rules for the distance of exit terminal from windows and
openings. The exit terminal of a mechanical draft system, other than a direct vent appliance shall be located
in accordance with the following.
Min.
Description
Clearances
A 12" (30 cm) Clearances above grade level or any adjacent surface that might support snow, ice,
or debris.
B 39" (100 cm) Clearance to window or door that may be opened.
F
39" (100 cm) Clearance to corner or adjacent wall or any combustible materials.
H
39" (100 cm) Not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within 39" (100 cm) horizontally
from the vertical center-line of the regulator and for 15' vertically.
I
72" (183 cm) Clearance to gas service regulator vent outlet or within 39'' (100 cm) of an oil tank vent
or an oil tank fill inlet.
J
39" (100 cm) Clearance to the combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
K 72" (183 cm) Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
L 84" (213 cm) Clearance above paved side-walk or a paved driveway located on public property.
39" (100 cm) Clearance to property boundary.
A vent shall not terminate underneath a veranda, porch, or deck.
A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or a paved driveway which is lo-
cated between two single family dwelling and serves both dwellings.
United-States
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Not Less than 36" (91 cm) above any forced air inlet located within 120" (305 cm);
•
Not Less than 48" (122 cm) below and horizontally from, or 12" (30 cm) above, any door, window or gravity
air inlet into any building;
•
Not Less than 24" (61 cm) from an adjacent building and not less than 84" (213 cm) above grade when
located adjacent to a public walkway;
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Cannot be located less than 12" (30 cm) above grade;
•
Cannot be located above a gas meter/regulator within 36" (91cm) horizontally of the vertical center line of
the regulator;
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Not within 6 feet (183 cm) of a gas service regulator vent outlet;
•
Other restrictions may apply. See NFPA 211 for further information.
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