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Vent Termination Restrictions
D E
B
L
Canadian Installation
A
12 in (30 cm)
B
12 in (30 cm)
C
12 in (30 cm)*
D
24 in (60 cm)*
E
18 in (45 cm)*
F
12 in (30 cm)*
G
12 in (30 cm)*
H
3 ft (91 cm) within a
height of 15 ft (4.5 m)
above the meter/regulator
assembly
I
3 ft (91 cm)
J
12 in (30 cm)
K
6 ft (1.83 m)
7 ft (2.13 m )t
L
18 in / 45 cm +
M
N
12 in (30 cm)*
O
12 in (30 cm)
1 In accordance with the current CSA B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
2 In accordance with the current ANSI Z223.1 NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.
* These numbers are only estimates.
t A vent shall not terminate directly above a side walk or paved driveway that is located between two single family dwellings and it serves both dwellings.
+ Permitted only if verandah, porch, deck, or balcony is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.
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B
C
Fixed
Closed
F
Openable
Openable
B
A
Termination Cap
Air Supply Inlet
1
2
US Installation
Clearance above grade, verandah, porch, deck, or balcony.
9 in (23 cm)
Clearance from window or door that may be opened.
Clearance from permanently closed window (to prevent condensation).
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal, within a horizontal distance of
2 ft (60 cm) from center line of terminal.
Clearance to unventilated soffit.
Clearance to outside corner.
Clearance to inside corner.
3 ft (91 cm) within a
Clearance to each side of center line extended above meter/regulator assembly.
height of 15 ft (4.5
m) above the meter/
regulator assembly*
3 ft (91 cm)*
Radial clearance around service regulator vent outlet.
9 in (23 cm)
Clearance to non-mechanical air supply inlet to building, or the combustion air inlet to any
other appliance.
3 ft (91 cm) above
Clearance to mechanical air supply inlet.
if within 10 ft (3 m)
horizontally
7 ft (2.13 m) *t
Clearance above paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property.
18 in / 45 cm* +
Clearance under verandah, porch, deck, or balcony.
Clearance horizontally to any surface (such as an exterior wall) for vertical terminations.
Clearance above roof line for vertical terminations.
H
B
Fixed
Closed
G
J
G
Gas Meter
Restriction Zone
(Termination not allowed)
N
O
G
M
K
I
Description
Venting
A
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