3.2
minimum air terminal location clearances
INSTALLATIONS
CANADA
U.S.A.
INSTALLATIONS
A
12" (30.5cm)
12" (30.5cm)
CANADA
U.S.A.
B
12" (30.5cm)
9" (229mm)
Δ
A
12" (30.5cm)
12" (30.5cm)
C
12" (30.5cm)*
9" (229mm) *
B
12" (30.5cm)
9" (229mm)
Δ
18"
18"
D
C
12" (30.5cm)*
9" (229mm) *
(45.7cm)**
(45.7cm)**
18"
18"
E
12" (30.5cm)**
12" (30.5cm)**
D
(45.7cm)**
(45.7cm)**
F
0" (0mm)
0" (0mm)
E
12" (30.5cm)**
12" (30.5cm)**
0" (0mm)***
0" (0mm)***
F
0" (0mm)
0" (0mm)
G
2" (51mm)***
2" (51mm)***
0" (0mm)***
0" (0mm)***
G
H
3'(0.9m)
3'(0.9m)****
2" (51mm)***
2" (51mm)***
I
3' (0.9m)
3' (0.9m)****
H
3'(0.9m)
3'(0.9m)****
J
12" (30.5cm)
9" (229mm)
I
3' (0.9m)
3' (0.9m)****
K
6' (1.8m)
3' (0.9m) †
J
12" (30.5cm)
9" (229mm)
L
7' (2.1m) ‡
7' (2.1m) ****
K
6' (1.8m)
3' (0.9m) †
M
12" (30.5cm)††
12" (30.5cm)****
L
7' (2.1m) ‡
7' (2.1m) ****
N
16" (40.6cm)
16" (40.6cm)
M
12" (30.5cm)††
12" (30.5cm)****
O
2' (0.6m)†*
2' (0.6m) †*
N
16" (40.6cm)
16" (40.6cm)
P
8' (2.4m)
8' (2.4m)
O
2' (0.6m)†*
2' (0.6m) †*
Q
3' (0.9m)
3' (0.9m)
P
8' (2.4m)
8' (2.4m)
R
6' (1.8m)
6' (1.8m)
Q
3' (0.9m)
3' (0.9m)
S
12" (30.5cm)
12" (30.5cm)
R
6' (1.8m)
6' (1.8m)
Δ
The terminal shall not be located less than 6 feet under a window that opens on a horizontal plane in a structure with three walls and a roof.
S
12" (30.5cm)
12" (30.5cm)
*
Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage
Δ
The terminal shall not be located less than 6 feet under a window that opens on a horizontal plane in a structure with three walls and a roof.
**
It is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffi ts.
*
Recommended to prevent condensation on windows and thermal breakage
***
The periscope requires a minimum 18 inches clearance from an inside corner.
**
It is recommended to use a heat shield and to maximize the distance to vinyl clad soffi ts.
****
This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements, check local codes.
***
The periscope requires a minimum 18 inches clearance from an inside corner.
†
3 feet above if within 10 feet horizontally.
****
This is a recommended distance. For additional requirements, check local codes.
‡
A vent shall not terminate where it may cause hazardous frost or ice accumulations on adjacent property surfaces.
†
3 feet above if within 10 feet horizontally.
††
Permitted only if the veranda, porch, or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the fl oor.
‡
A vent shall not terminate where it may cause hazardous frost or ice accumulations on adjacent property surfaces.
†*
Recommended to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements, check local codes.
††
Permitted only if the veranda, porch, or deck is fully open on a minimum of two sides beneath the fl oor.
††*
Permitted only if the balcony is fully open on a minimum of one side.
†*
Recommended to prevent recirculation of exhaust products. For additional requirements, check local codes.
††*
Permitted only if the balcony is fully open on a minimum of one side.
minimum venting requirements
Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony.
Clearance to windows or doors that open.
Clearance above grade, veranda porch, deck or balcony.
Clearance to permanently closed windows.
Clearance to windows or doors that open.
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffi ts located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2'
Clearance to permanently closed windows.
(0.6m) from the center line of the terminal.
Vertical clearance to ventilated soffi ts located above the terminal within a horizontal distance of 2'
Clearance to unventilated soffi t.
(0.6m) from the center line of the terminal.
Clearance to an outside corner wall.
Clearance to unventilated soffi t.
Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding non-combustible obstructions (chimney, etc.).
Clearance to an outside corner wall.
Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding combustible obstructions (vent chase, etc.).
Clearance to an inside non-combustible corner wall or protruding non-combustible obstructions (chimney, etc.).
Clearance to each side of the center line extended above the meter / regulator assembly to a maxi-
Clearance to an inside combustible corner wall or protruding combustible obstructions (vent chase, etc.).
mum vertical distance of 15' (4.6m).
Clearance to each side of the center line extended above the meter / regulator assembly to a maxi-
Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.
mum vertical distance of 15' (4.6m).
Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
Clearance to a service regulator vent outlet.
Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
Clearance to a non-mechanical air supply inlet to the building or a combustion air inlet to any other appliance.
Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property.
Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet.
Clearance under a veranda, porch or deck.
Clearance above a paved sidewalk or paved driveway located on public property.
Clearance above the roof.
Clearance under a veranda, porch or deck.
Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.
Clearance above the roof.
Roof must be non-combustible without openings.
Clearance from an adjacent wall including neighbouring buildings.
See chart for wider wall dimensions.
Roof must be non-combustible without openings.
See chart for deeper wall dimensions. The terminal shall not be installed on any wall that has an
See chart for wider wall dimensions.
opening between the terminal and the open side of the structure.
See chart for deeper wall dimensions. The terminal shall not be installed on any wall that has an
Clearance under a covered balcony
opening between the terminal and the open side of the structure.
Clearance under a covered balcony
Covered balcony applications ††*
Covered balcony applications ††*
Q
Q
R
R
Q
= 3 feet
R
MIN
= 2 x
Q
MAX
ACTUAL
(0.9m)
Q
= 3 feet
R
MIN
= 2 x
Q
MAX
ACTUAL
(0.9m)
note:
In the absence of local codes and
note:
gas supplier requirements, installation
In the absence of local codes and
must be done in accordance to the
gas supplier requirements, installation
national country requirements.
must be done in accordance to the
national country requirements.
EN
S
P
S
G
P
G
R
≤ 15 feet
MAX
(4.6m)
R
≤ 15 feet
MAX
(4.6m)
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