Canada Installations - Refer to latest edition of
A vent shall not terminate:
a)Directly above a paved sidewalk or driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings
b)Less than 7 ft.(2.13m)above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property
c)Within 6 ft(1.8m) of a mechanical air supply inlet to any building
d)Above a meter/regulator assembly within 3 ft(900mm) horizontally of the vertical
e)Within 6 ft.(1.8m) of any gas service regulator vent outlet
f)Less than 1 ft.(300mm) above grade level
g)Within the 3 ft.(1m) of a window or door which can be opened in any building, any
h)Underneath a verandah, porch or deck, unless
(i)the verandah, porch or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the floor, and
(ii)the distance between the top of the vent termination and the underside of the verandah, porch or deck is greater than 1 ft (30 cm).
Venting Installation Tips
Support piping:
·horizontal runs- at least every five (5) feet.
·vertical runs - use braces:
·under or near elbows
Follow items listed below to avoid personal injury or property damage.
·Cut nonmetallic intake pipe with
·Do not use nonmetallic intake pipe or fittings that are cracked or damaged.
·Do not use nonmetallic intake fittings if they are cut or altered.
·Do not drill holes, or use screws or rivets, in nonmetallic intake pipe or fittings.
To make metallic vent joints:
·Do not install seams of vent pipe on bottom of runs.
·100% Seal all joints and seams with high temperature silicone sealant.
WARNING:
Examine the venting system at least once a year. Check all joints and vent pipe connections for tightness, corrosion or deterioration.
NOTE: The words "Flue Exhaust", "Flue" and "Exhaust Vent" are used interchangeably.
VENTING CONFIGURATIONS
For heaters connected to gas vents or chimneys, vent installations shall be in accordance with the section on, Venting of Equipment, of the latest edition of NFGC, or in Canada, B149.1 and .2 Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment, or applicable provisions of local building codes.
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