Clearance?

[Gary Schering, II]

This is a single wall vent pipe for the water heater. The clearance appears to be not enough for this pipe am I right to think this? Any help?

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Regards

Gary

[thejnicki]

1" minimum clearence is required from combustible material, If that collar is metal that would be acceptible.

[Dennis DiVito]

If the pipe is sngle wall, clearance to combustibles needs to be a minumum of 6 inches. 1 inch clearance is for B-vent (double walled)

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

I dont think a single wall vent is supposed to enter the attic at all. Should be a b-vent.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jfunderburk

I dont think a single wall vent is supposed to enter the attic at all. Should be a b-vent.

What Joe said.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

"The water heater vent consists of a single-wall pipe in the attic space, which is prohibited. Service by a licensed plumbing contractor is recommended."