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A. Below a gutter or
sanitary pipework.
B. Horizontal from
opening, airbrick,
window etc.
C. Above ground or
balcony level.
D. Below eaves or
balcony
E. From an internal
or external corner.
F. From a terminal
facing the terminal.
G. From a surface
facing the terminal.
H. Vertical from
terminals on
the same wall.
I. Horizontal from
terminals on the
same wall.
Notes: 1. The terminal should be positioned to avoid combustion
England & Wales 1991
Scotland 1990 Balanced*
Low level* 1000
Northern Ireland 1994
Republic of Ireland 1997
*Where the terminal is within 1 metre of any plastic material, such material should be protected from the
effects of combustion products of fuel. There are additional general requirements in most Regulations and
Standards that the flue must be positioned so that it does not cause a nuisance and permits the dispersal of
NOTE: The Buildings Regulations clearances shown above are minimum allowed. Account should
also be taken of prevailing site conditions, as the above minimums may in certain circumstances
need to be increased. If in doubt contact manufacturer for advice.

Always check for any Building Regulations amendments which may
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FLUE SYSTEMS
4-D Balanced Flue Siting
J.Below an opening, airbrick, window etc.
K. From vertical sanitary pipework.
L. Vertical flue from wall.
products entering the building or accumulating in stagnant
pockets around buildings.
2. The terminal must be protected by a guard if it is less than 2
metres above ground level or in a position where any person
has access to it (i.e. a balcony).
3. A heat protection shield should be fitted if the terminal is less
than 850mm from a plastic or painted gutter or less than
450mm from painted eaves.
Building Regulations
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combustion products.
have been issued after the publication of this manual
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