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Marc M
02-08-2011, 11:14 PM
Return air looks somewhat close. Thinking it may redirect draft.
Mike Inspector
02-08-2011, 11:23 PM
Yeah it is too close. I see that about 4-5 times a year. Kinda makes you wonder about the AHJ during construction and time for finals, COA's.

Mike
Nick Ostrowski
02-09-2011, 07:14 AM
The rule is return air vents should be located no less than 10 feet from an open combustion source. That looks less than 10 feet.
Eric Barker
02-09-2011, 11:39 AM
Personally, I'd ignore it.
Nick Ostrowski
02-09-2011, 11:52 AM
Personally, I'd ignore it.


?????
Mike Inspector
02-09-2011, 01:50 PM
Personally, I'd ignore it.


Please explain, why you would ignore it??
Ted Menelly
02-09-2011, 02:43 PM
Return air looks somewhat close. Thinking it may redirect draft.


I know you are a smart man mark but did you actually look into the "return air vent". Where it is placed is extremely unusual in the corner of the living room. I was thinking it was more like what we call a bath trap as in a hole cut out for termite treatment behind a tub or shower.

Just curious.
James Duffin
02-09-2011, 03:13 PM
I'd be more concerned about the distance of the mantel from the top of the firebox.
Rick Hurst
02-09-2011, 03:58 PM
I know you are a smart man mark but did you actually look into the "return air vent". Where it is placed is extremely unusual in the corner of the living room. I was thinking it was more like what we call a bath trap as in a hole cut out for termite treatment behind a tub or shower.

Just curious.


Ted,

I had the same thought.

Rick
Marc M
02-09-2011, 10:10 PM
c'mon you guys...jeesh. Actually, the garage was on the other side and the FAU was installed there. ;)
JD...got it..its what caught my eye and led me to the return vent.
Brandon Whitmore
02-10-2011, 10:37 PM
c'mon you guys...jeesh. Actually, the garage was on the other side and the FAU was installed there. ;)

You sure it wasn't just a make up air vent opening up into the garage?:D
Marc M
02-10-2011, 10:43 PM
Judging by the number of holes in the thing...yes, it was.;)
Don Halligan
02-11-2011, 04:45 AM
Hi Guys,
I am new to this group so don't be too hard on me! If this is a return air intake couldn't the problem be easily fixed by making it a high sidewall return?