24.Venting (cont’d)
Venting Requirements (cont’d)
4)Joints and Sealing (cont’d)
FIGURE 17C - Attaching
Figure 17C - STEP 1
On the
1/4 inch bead of silicone sealant around the circumference.
Do STEP 2 immediately after STEP 1.
Single-
Wall or
Category
III Vent
Pipe
Figure 17C - STEP 2
Insert the pipe with the sealant into the inner pipe of the
Double- | Vent |
Wall | Pipe |
Pipe | with |
| Sealant |
|
Pipe Run
Figure 17C - STEP 3
Spaced equally around the
5)Vent System Support
6)Condensation
7)Vent Terminal (Pipe and Vent Cap)
Support horizontal vent runs every six feet (1.8M). Support vertical runs of Type “B”
Any length of
The vent terminal pipe must be either Category III vent pipe or
See the clearance table below and FIGURE 18 for requirements of a horizontal vent terminal. See FIGURE 19 for requirements of vertical vent termination.
Horizontal Vent Terminal Clearances
A vent cap is required. Maintain a minimum clearance of 12 inches (305mm) from the wall to the vent terminal cap for stability under wind conditions.
Products of combustion can cause discolora- tion of some building finishes and deteriora- tion of masonry materials. Applying a clear silicone sealant that is normally used to pro- tect concrete driveways can protect masonry materials. If discoloration is an esthetic prob- lem, relocate the vent or install a vertical vent.
Form
Structure | Minimum Clearances for Vent Termination | |
Location (all directions unless specified) | ||
| ||
Forced air inlet within 10 ft (3.1M) | 3 ft (0.9M) above | |
Combustion air inlet of another appliance | 6 ft (1.8M) | |
Door, window, or gravity air inlet (any | 4 ft (1.2M) horizontally | |
building opening) | 4 ft (1.2M) below | |
| 1 ft (305mm) above | |
Electric meter, gas meter*, gas regulator*, | U.S. - 4 ft (1.2M) horizontally | |
and relief equipment | Canada - 6 ft (1.8M) horizontally) | |
Gas regulator * | U.S. - 3 ft (0.9M); Canada - 6 ft (1.8M) | |
Adjoining building or parapet | 6 ft (1.8M) | |
Adjacent public walkways | 7 ft (2.1M) above | |
Grade (ground level) | 1 ft (305mm) above** |
*Do not terminate the vent directly above a gas meter or service regulator.
** Consider local snow depth conditions. The vent must be at least 6” (152mm) higher than anticipated snow depth.