36-1623. Ventilation by vent or flue
A. Gas appliances designed for space heating or water heating installed or placed
in tourist courts, camps, hotels and lodging houses after June 26, 1952 shall be
connected to an effective vent or flue leading to the outside air not less in size than
the vent collar on the appliance.
B. A vent or flue for any appliance except one having a forced draft or sealed
combustion chamber shall extend one foot above the highest portion of the building if the
vent or flue is located within fifteen feet horizontally from the highest point. A vent
or flue extending above the roof line shall terminate in a cap with a vent capacity not
less than that of the vent or flue. An appliance with a forced draft or sealed
combustion chamber shall be vented in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
C. Every vent, flue or chimney shall be a terra cotta patent chimney, or
constructed of brick, fire clay or similar masonry product not less than one-half inch
thick, or of approved pipe having a wall thickness which will give an insulating value
equal to a terra cotta patent chimney or a masonry product and which will not
disintegrate from the effects of gas fumes and other products of combustion.
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