Determining Minimum Vent Height Above the Roof
All vent components are supplied by the installer.
Determining Minimum Vent Height Above the Roof
ROOF PITCH
Flat to 6/12
6/12 to 7/12
Over 7/12 to 8/12
Over 8/12 to 16/12
Over 16/12 to 21/12
Single Flue - Vertical Vent Run
Major U.S. building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent
height above the rooftop. These minimum heights are neces-
sary in the interest of safety. These specifications are summa-
rized in Figure 49.
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WALL FURNACE INSTALLATION
VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE
H (Min.)
12" (305 mm)
15" (381 mm)
18" (457 mm)
24" (610 mm)
36" (914 mm)
Figure 49
WARNING
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