Chapter 8
CHIMNEYS AND VENTS

SECTION 802.2 – CONNECTION TO VENTING SYSTEMS

802.2.6 Revise this section as follows:

802.2.6 Direct-Vent Appliances. Listed direct-vent appliances shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and Section 802.8.2. [NFPA 54:12.3.5], provided the installation does not violate existing State or Local ordinance and does not create a nuisance as defined within this code and section 216.0 of the San Francisco Plumbing Code.

SECTION 802.6 – GAS VENTS

802.6.1 Revise the heading and first sentence of this section as follows:

802.6.1 Additional Termination Requirements. A gas vent shall terminate at least four (4) feet (1219 mm) from a property line, except a public way and in accordance with one of the following:

SECTION 802.8 – THROUGH-THE-WALL VENT TERMINATIONS

802.8 Revise the first sentence of this section and add an exception (3) to this section as follows:

802.8 Through-the-Wall Vent Termination. A mechanical draft venting system shall terminate at least four (4) feet (1219 mm) from a property line, except a public way and not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet (3048 mm). (See Figure 802.8)

Exceptions:

   (1)   This provision shall not apply to the combustion-air intake of a direct-vent appliance.

   (2)   This provision shall not apply to the separation of the integral outdoor-air inlet and flue gas discharge of listed outdoor appliances. [NFPA 54:12.9.1]

   (3)   Direct-vent appliances shall comply with sections 802.2.6 and 802.8.2