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Each opening must be at least 100 sq. in. or 1 sq. in. per 1000 Btuh of total input rating, whichever is greater. See minimum area per table.
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40,000 | 100 sq. in. | 12" | |
60,000 | 100 sq. in. | 12" | |
80,000 | 100 sq. in. | 12" | |
Figure 9. Equipment in a Confined Space with all Combustion Air drawn from Inside
Ventilation Louvers at each end of attic
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40,000 | 10 sq. in. | 4" |
60,000 | 15 sq. in. | 5" |
80,000 | 20 sq. in. | 5" |
100,000 | 25 sq. in. | 6" |
120,000 | 30 sq. in. | 6" |
140,000 | 35 sq. in. | 7" |
160,000 | 40 sq. in. | 8" |
Figure 10. Equipment in a Confined Space
with all Combustion Air drawn from
Outdoors through Exterior Wall
Vent or
Chimney
Attic
Insulation
Furnace
Water Heater
Air Duct must be at least 1 sq. in. per 4,000 Btuh of total input rating.
Ducts must extend above attic insulation.
Air Duct must be at least 1 sq. in. per 4,000 Btuh of total input rating.
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Rating (Btuh) | (Each Opening) | Diameter |
40,000 | 10 sq. in. | 4" |
60,000 | 15 sq. in. | 5" |
80,000 | 20 sq. in. | 5" |
100,000 | 25 sq. in. | 6" |
120,000 | 30 sq. in. | 6" |
140,000 | 35 sq. in. | 7" |
160,000 | 40 sq. in. | 8" |
Figure 11. Equipment in a Confined Space
with all Combustion Air drawn from Outdoors through Vertical Ducts – from Ventilated Attic
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Ventilation Louvers For
Unheated Crawl Space
Figure 12. Equipment in a Confined Space
with all Combustion Air drawn from
Outdoors through Ventilated Crawl Space
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