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Re: Pool Heater clearance
From the 2006 IRC
SECTION G2441 (617)
POOL AND SPA HEATERS
G2441.1 (617.1) General.
Pool and spa heaters shall be tested
in accordance with ANSI Z21.56 and shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
G2427.7.3 (503.7.3) Termination.
Single-wall metal pipe
shall terminate at least 5 feet (1524 mm) in vertical height
above the highest connected appliance draft hood outlet or
flue collar. Single-wall metal pipe shall extend at least 2 feet
(610 mm) above the highest point where it passes through a
roof of a building and at least 2 feet (610 mm) higher than
any portion of a building within a horizontal distance of 10
feet (3048 mm) (see Figure G2427.6.4). An approved cap or
roof assembly shall be attached to the terminus of a single-
wall metal pipe (see also Section G2427.7.8, Item 3).
And as Rick stated:
2. A mechanical draft venting system, excluding
direct-vent appliances, shall terminate at least 4 feet
(1219 mm) below, 4 feet (1219 mm) horizontally from,
or 1 foot (305 mm) above any door, operable window, or
gravity air inlet into any building. The bottom of the vent
terminal shall be located at least 12 inches (305 mm)
above grade.
Last edited by Wayne Carlisle : 07-01-2009 at 07:49 AM.
Reason: Added info really not pertaining to subject but similar situation
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