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requirements for Terminating the venting
WARNING: Venting terminals must not be recessed
into a wall or siding.
NOTE: Only PL vent pipe wall pass-throughs and
fire stops should be used when venting through com-
bustible materials.
NOTE: Always take into consideration the effect
the prevailing wind direction or other wind currents
will cause with flyash and /or smoke when placing the
termination.
In addition, the following must be observed:
A. The clearance above grade must be a minimum
of 18".
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B. The clearance to a window or door that may be
opened must be a minimum of 48" to the side, 48" below
the window/door, and 12" above the window/door.
with outside air installed clearances are 18"to the
side, 18" below the window/door, and 9" above the
window/door.)
C. A 12" clearance to a permanently closed win-
dow is recommended to prevent condensation on
the window.
D. The vertical clearance to a ventilated soffit located
above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2 feet
(60 cm) from the center-line of the terminal must be a
minimum of 18".
E. The clearance to an unventilated soffit must be
a minimum of 12".
F. The clearance to an outside corner is 11" from
center of pipe.
G. The clearance to an inside corner is 12".
H. A vent must not be installed within 3 feet (90 cm)
above a gas meter/regulator assembly when measured
from the horizontal center-line of the regulator.
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= Vent terminal
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PC 45 Corn/Pellet Stove
venting
I. The clearance to service regulator vent outlet must
be a minimum of 6 feet.
J. The clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet
to the building or the combustion air inlet to any other
appliance must be a minimum of 48".
K. The clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet
must be a minimum of 10 feet.
(with outside air installed, 6 feet )
L. The clearance above a paved sidewalk or a paved
driveway located on public property must be a minimum
of 7 feet.
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M. The clearance under a veranda, porch, deck or
balcony must be a minimum of 12 inches.
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NOTE: The clearance to vegetation and other exteri-
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or combustibles such as mulch is 36" as measured from
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the center of the outlet or cap. This 36" radius continues
to grade or a minimum of 7 feet below the outlet.
Certain Canadian and or Local codes or regulations
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may require different clearances.
A vent shall not terminate directly above a side-
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walk or paved driveway which is located between two
single family dwellings and serves both dwellings.
Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony is
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fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor.
NOTE: where passage through a wall, or partition of
combustible construction is desired, the installation
shall conform to CAN/CSA-b365. (if in Canada)
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