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LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP
LOCATION OF TERMINATION CAP
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V TERMINATION CAP | X AIR SUPPLY INLET | G | GAS METER |
RESTRICTED AREA 
(TERMINATION PROHIBITED)
A= clearance above grade, veranda, porch, deck, or balcony [*12 inches (30.5mc) minimum]
B= clearance to window or door that may be opened
[12 inches (30.5cm) minimum]
C = clearance to permanently closed window [minimum 12 inches (30.5cm) recommended to prevent condensation on window]
D = vertical clearance to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 24 inches (61cm) from the
E= clearance to unventilated soffit [12 inches (30.5cm) minimum]
F= clearance to outside corner (see below)
G= clearance to inside corner (see below)
H= *not to be installed above a meter/regulator assembly within
36 inches (91.4cm) horizontally from the
I= clearance to service regulator vent outlet [*72 inches (182.9cm) minimum]
J= clearance to
K= clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet [*72 inches (182.9cm) minimum]
L= clearance above paved
M= clearance under veranda, porch, deck [*12 inches (30.5cm) minimum ]
N= clearance above a roof shall extend a minimum of 24 inches (61cm) above the highest point when it passes through the roof surface and any other obstruction within a horizontal distance of 18 inches (45.7cm)
vent shall not terminate directly above a
only permitted if veranda, porch, deck or balconey is fully open on a minimum of 2 sides beneath the floor*
*as specified in CAN/CSA B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Codes (1991) for Canada and U.S.A. Note: Local codes or regulations may require different clearances
Termination Clearances for Buildings with Combustible and Noncombustible Exteriors
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B = 6" (15.2cm)
Recessed Location
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Balcony with No Side Wall
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G = 12" (30.5cm) minimum clearance
Balcony with Perpendicular Side Wall
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Combustible &
Noncombustible
H = 24" (61cm)
J = 20" (50.8cm)
C = Maximum depth of 48" (121.9cm) for recessed location
D = Minimum width for back wall of recessed location - Combustible - 38" (965mm) Noncombustible - 24" (61cm)
E = Clearance from corner in recessed location- Combustible - 6" (15.2cm) Noncombustible - 2" (5.1cm)
Figure 7 - Minimum Clearances for Termination Cap
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