Return air too close?

**Marc M** · 02-08-2011, 11:14 PM

Return air looks somewhat close. Thinking it may redirect draft.

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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

Originally Posted by Eric Barker

Personally, I'd ignore it.

?????

Mike Inspector · 02-09-2011, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Eric Barker

Personally, I'd ignore it.

Please explain, why you would ignore it??

Ted Menelly · 02-09-2011, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Marc Mazza

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

Originally Posted by Ted Menelly

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?

**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?