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IRECT VENT/SEALED COMBUSTION & DIRECT VENT/NON-SEALED
COMBUSTION TERMINATION GUIDELINES
WARNING: Follow these instructions when determining vent termination location to avoid
possibility of severe personal injury, death, substantial property damage or cross contamination
of combustion air. Gas vent extending through an exterior wall shall not terminate adjacent to the
wall or below building extensions such as eaves, parapets, balconies or decks. Failure to comply
could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage. Locate the
concentric vent/air termination using the following guidelines.
The total length of piping for vent or combustion air should not exceed the limits in Table
6 for maximum output.
One must consider the immediate environment when locating the vent/air termination.
Gases will form a white plume in winter. Plume could obstruct window view.
Prevailing winds could freeze condensate and cause water/ice buildup on building,
plants or roof. Do not terminate vent in window well, stairwell, alcove, courtyard, or
other recessed areas.
Maintain Minimum Clearances below to prevent potential problems;
1. Vent must terminate at least 12 inches above grade, anticipated snow line or roof
surface (Canada 18” minimum).
2. Vent termination must be at least 7 feet above a public walkway.
3. Vent must be 3 feet above any forced air intake within 10 feet.
4. Vent must terminate at least 3 feet horizontally, from electric meters, gas meters,
regulators, relief valves, and other equipment, and in no case above or below, unless a
3 feet horizontal distance is maintained
5. Do not extend exposed vent pipe outside the building beyond recommended distance.
Condensate could freeze and block vent pipe.
6. Vent should terminate at least 3 feet away from adjacent walls, inside corners and
below roof overhang.
7. It is not recommended to terminate vent above any door or window, condensate can
freeze causing ice formations.
8. Do not use chimney as a raceway if another appliance or fireplace is vented into or
through chimney.
9. The exhaust vent must be pitched up toward the termination a minimum of ¼” in. per
foot. Condensate must flow back to the Boiler freely, without accumulating in the
vent.
10. Multiple boiler vent terminations; See Venting application.