gas utilization equipment in the area. If you are unsure that the structure meets this requirement, contact your local gas utility company or other qualified agency for a safety inspection.

Each of the two openings shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 1,000 BTUH of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the confined area, but not less than 100 square inches (Figure 13).

CONFINED

SPACE

PERMANENT

OPENINGS

1 SQUARE

INCH/1000

BTUH

(MINIMUM

100 SQ. IN.)

FIGURE 13.

All Air from Outdoors

Outdoor fresh air can be provided to a confined area either directly or by the use of vertical and horizontal ducts. The fresh air can be taken from the outdoors or from crawl or attic spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors. Attic or crawl spaces cannot be closed and must be properly ventilated to the outside.

Ductwork must be of the same cross-sectional area as the free area of the opening to which they connect. The minimum dimension of rectangular air ducts cannot be less than three inches.

The size of each of the two openings is determined by the method in which the air is to be provided. Refer to Table 4 to calculate the minimum free area for each opening. Figures 14, 15, 16 and 17 are typical examples of each method.

Louvers and Grilles

In calculating free area for ventilation and combustion air supply openings, consideration must be given to the blocking effect of protection louvers, grilles, and screens. These devices can reduce airflow, which in turn may require larger openings to achieve the required minimum free area. Screens must not be smaller than 1/4” mesh. If the free area through a particular design of louver or grille is known, it should be used in calculating the specified free area of the opening. If the design and free area are not known, it can be assumed that most wood louvers will allow 20 - 25% of free area while metal louvers and grilles will allow 60 - 75% of free area.

Louvers and grilles must be locked open or interconnected with the equipment so that they are opened automatically during equipment operation.

Keep louvers and grilles clean and free of debris or other obstructions.

TABLE 4

Minimum Free Area of Permanent Openings for Ventilation and Combustion Air Supply - All Air from Outdoors Only.

Based on total BTUH input rating for all utilizing equipment within the confined space.

 

Minimum Free Area

Reference

Opening Source

Per Opening (sq. in.)

Drawing

*Direct to outdoors

1 sq. in, per 4000 BTUH

Figure 14

Vertical Ducts

1 sq. in, per 4000 BTUH

Figure 15

Horizontal Ducts

1 sq. in, per 2000 BTUH

Figure 16

Single Opening

1 sq. in, per 3000 BTUH

Figure 17

 

 

 

Example: A water heater with an input rating of 50,000 BTUH using horizontal ducts would require each opening to have a minimum free area of 25 square inches.

Minimum free area = 50,000 BTUH x 1 sq. in. / 2000 BTUH = 25 sq. in.

*These openings connect directly with the outdoors through a ventilated attic, a ventilated crawl space, or through an outside wall.

Consult the local codes of your area for specific ventilation and combustion air requirements.

 

GABLE VENT

 

TO OUTDOORS

 

INSTALL ABOVE

 

INSULATION

CONFINED

OUTLET

SPACE

AIR TO

 

ATTIC 1 SQ.

 

INCH PER

 

4000 BTUH

 

ALTERNATE

 

 

 

 

 

INLET AIR FROM

 

AIR INLET

 

 

 

 

 

THE CRAWL SPACE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 SQ. INCH PER

 

 

 

 

 

OPEN

 

4000 BTUH

 

 

 

 

 

FOUNDATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VENT

ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS: INLET AIR FROM VENTILATED

CRAWL SPACE/OUTLET AIR TO VENTILATED ATTIC

FIGURE 14.

 

GABLE VENT

 

TO OUTDOORS

 

INSTALL ABOVE

 

INSULATION

 

OUTLET AIR

CONFINED

TO ATTIC

1 SQ. INCH

SPACE

PER 4000

 

BTUH

INLET AIR DUCT 1 SQ. INCH PER 4000 BTUH

12” MAXIMUM ALL AIR FROM OUTDOORS THROUGH VENTILATED ATTIC

FIGURE 15.

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