Not much gap between the furnace flue & liner. Technically, is this ok for zero clearance from the liner to other materials? Liner is hot to the touch.


Not much gap between the furnace flue & liner. Technically, is this ok for zero clearance from the liner to other materials? Liner is hot to the touch.


http://www.ventingpipe.com/safety-vent-pipe-tips/c60:)
TYPE “B” GAS VENT
B vent is designed for venting approved gas appliances certified with draft hoods or diverters
producing nominal flue gas temperatures of 135°C and not exceeding 245°C (470°F).
Minimum clearance between the vent and combustible materials is 1".
TYPE “L” TEMPERATURE VENTING SYSTEMS
Metal-Fab L-Vent systems are listed for gas and oil furnaces that do not exceed 570°F at the outlet temperature, and for 1700°F for a 10-minute “safety over-fire” situation. Metal-Fab L-Vent is only allowed for use with appliances requiring a negative or neutral pressure venting system.
Maintain a 3” minimum clearance to combustibles when passing through a combustible wall, ceiling or roof. **Always **use a Firestop when penetrating a floor or ceiling.
Type L-Vent is not listed for use with wood or coal fired appliances.
Thanks Marcel. I’m aware of the clearance requirements, my concern is the sufficiency of the liner/sleeve.
What kind of pipe was it Al.?
Oops. Type B.
needs 1" clearance ![]()
That elbow and that lower piece in the second pic don’t look like type “B” to me. It looks like single wall pipe. Single wall pipe has 6 inch clearance requirement and should not be used in concealed space. The “B” vent has 1 inch clearance requirement to combustibles.
The single wall in the pictures is fine as long as it is not in an unconditioned area.