Fuel-Fired Appliance Venting

Detail ID 5.0503.1
Topic
Combustion Safety
Subtopic
Appliance Venting
Desired Outcome

Combustion by-products safely vented to the outdoors

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Design combustion appliance venting in accordance with applicable code (i.e., NFPA 54, NFPA 31, IFGC) and manufacturer specifications

If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement

Safe and compliant combustion venting design

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Select combustion appliance vent materials in accordance with applicable code (i.e., NFPA 54, NFPA 31, IFGC) and manufacturer specifications

If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement

Safe and compliant combustion venting materials

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Install combustion appliance venting in accordance with applicable code (i.e., NFPA 54, NFPA 31, IFGC) and manufacturer specifications

If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement

Safe and compliant combustion venting installation

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Install combustion appliance terminations in accordance with applicable code (i.e., NFPA 54, NFPA 31, IFGC) and manufacturer specifications

If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement

Safe and compliant combustion venting termination

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF
Specification Objective

Select and install chimney liners for combustion appliances in accordance with applicable code (i.e., NFPA 54, NFPA 31, IFGC) and manufacturer specifications

If conflict exists between code and manufacturer specifications, apply the more restrictive requirement

Safe and compliant chimney liner installation

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Appliance Venting