Vent Termination Requirements

Figure 15. 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. We recommend 12 inches to help prevent condensation.

C = Clearance to permanently closed window: mimimum 12 inches (30 cm) recommended to 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), particularlywhere windy conditions are prevalent.

G = Clearance to inside corner: 6 inches (16 cm) min. Jøtul N.A. strongly recommends 12 inches (30 cm), particularlywhere 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 driveway located on public property: *7 feet (2.1 m) min.

M = Clearance under veranda, porch, deck, or balcony: *12 inches (30 cm) minimum. 1

*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.*

1Only permitted if veranda, porch, deck, or balcony, is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor.*