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NOTES: 1. All distances are measured vertically or horizontally along the wall to a point
in line with the nearest part of the terminal.
2. Prohibited area below electricity meter or fuse box extends to ground level.
3. See clause 5.13.6.6 for restrictions on a flue terminal under a roofed area.
4. See Appendix J, Figure J1(a) and J2(a) for clearances required from a flue
terminal to a LP Gas cylinder. A flue terminal is considered to be a source of ignition.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR BALANCED FLUE TERMINALS
OR THE FLUE TERMINALS OF OUTDOOR APPLIANCES
Figure 4
T= Flue terminal M= Gas meter Shading indicates prohibited
I= Mechanical air inlet P= Electricity meter or fuse box areas for flue terminals
f
c
n
I
openable
window
j
jj
door
h
hh
T
ee
P
T
g
k
kdb
d
M
a
c
g
See note 2
See note 3
T
a - Below eaves, balconies or other projections: MIN. CLEARANCE - in. (mm)
Appliances up to 50 MJ/h input....................................................................................12 (300)
Appliances over 50 MJ/h input.....................................................................................20 (500)
b - From the ground or above a balcony...............................................................................12 (300)
c - From a return wall or external corner...............................................................................20 (500)
d - From a gas meter (M)......................................................................................................39 (1000)
e - From an electricity meter or fuse box (P).........................................................................20 (500)
f - From a drain or soil pipe....................................................................................................6 (150)
g - Horizontally from any building structure (unless appliance approved
for closer installation) or obstruction facing a terminal..................................................... 20 (500)
h - From any other flue terminal, cowl, or combustion air intake ..........................................20 (500)
j - Horizontally from an openable window, door, non-mechanical air
inlet, or any other opening into a building, with the exception of
sub-floor ventilation:
Appliances up to 150 MJ/h input..................................................................................20 (500)
Appliances over 150 MJ/h input...................................................................................59 (1500)
k - From a mechanical air inlet, including a spa blower.......................................................59 (1500)
n - Vertically below an openable window, non-mechanical air
inlet or any other opening into a building, with the exception of...................................... See table
sub-floor ventilation................................................................................................................ below
CLEARANCE
Space Heaters All other appliances
Up to 50 MJ/h input Up to 50 MJ/h input Over 50 MJ/h input and
Up to 150 MJ/h input Over 50 MJ/h input
6 in. (150 mm) 20 in. (500 mm) 39 in. (1000 mm) 59 in. (1500 mm)