What do you think about this? Fireplace direct vent leaving soot on surrounding wall & porch ceiling.
Fire safety concern? Combustion air concern? Both? Neither?
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You would have to look at the manufacture’s install manual for clearance.
I would have it looked at, but it could be just causing ghosting as well as.
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I do not typically see soot with a manufactured fireplace. Was it sealed or did it have an accessible firebox? Maybe someone threw their divorce papers into the fire 
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Improperly placed / positioned gas logs will create soot.
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As has been stated, look up the specifics for this model (data pate under the firebox typically) to learn about the clearances at the termination.
I see soot stains on most DV fireplace wall terminals and surrounding surfaces. What did the logset look like? Installed and positioned correctly?
Any rock wool impinging on the burner bar?
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It honestly didn’t dawn on me to take a closer look at the fireplace, in regards to the soot. It seemed to operate as intended.
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hah yea, maybe. It was sealed. I was a little curious about the soot at the time also
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Stains are likely a combination of grease from the grill in the pic and an improperly vented gas fireplace. I would recommend further evaluation of the fireplace vent location by a qualified installer.
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