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Connectors shall have a minimum clearance to combustibles in accordance with Table 18-28-803.10.6. The clearances specified in Table 18-28-803.10.6 apply, except where the listing and labeling of an appliance specifies a different clearances, in which case the labeled clearance shall apply. The clearance to combustibles for connectors shall be reduced only in accordance with Section 18-28-308.
Type of Appliance | Minimum Clearance (Inches) |
Type of Appliance | Minimum Clearance (Inches) |
Domestic-type appliances | |
Chimney and vent connectors | |
Electric and oil incinerators | 18 |
Oil and solid fuel appliances | 18 |
Oil appliances labeled for venting with Type L vents | 9 |
Commercial, industrial-type appliances | |
Low-heat appliances | |
Chimney connectors | |
Oil and solid fuel boilers, furnaces and water heaters | 18 |
Oil unit heaters | 18 |
Other low-heat industrial appliances | 18 |
Medium-heat appliances | |
Chimney connectors | |
All gas, oil and solid fuel appliances | 36 |
High-heat appliances | |
Masonry or metal connectors | |
All gas, oil and solid fuel appliances | (As determined by the code official) |
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4mm.