# Insulation Barrier

**URL:** <https://forum.nachi.org/t/insulation-barrier/172031>\
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**Created:** [November 12, 2003, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/insulation-barrier/172031 "2003-11-12T00:00:00Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 12, 2003, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/insulation-barrier/172031/1 "2003-11-12T00:00:00Z")

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**Originally Posted By: dbush**  
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This does need an insulation barrier around the flue vent pipe, correct.  
  
  
[http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/Insulationbarrier.JPG](http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/usrimages/Insulationbarrier.JPG)  

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**Post date:** [November 12, 2003, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/insulation-barrier/172031/2 "2003-11-12T00:00:00Z")

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**Originally Posted By: rsummers**  
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Yes it needs to have 1" clearance to all combustibles. They should make insulation installers pass some some sort of test on clearances and ventilation requirements before they let them install. I wonder if the local building officials ever look in the attic on the final inspection?  

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**Post date:** [November 12, 2003, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/insulation-barrier/172031/3 "2003-11-12T00:00:00Z")

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**Originally Posted By: jpeck**  
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Correct.  
  
  
To combustibles AND insulation.  

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