Interpretation #6632
Published February 14, 2011
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2007
- Code
- RESIDENT
- Code Description
- Residential
- Chapter
- 31
- Section
- R3103.1
- Topic
- vent clearance
Question
Is it the intent of section R3103.1 that vent pipes terminate at least 6 inches from torch down or the top of barrel tiles?
Answer Published 02/14/2011 at 11:52 AM
It is the intent of R3103.1 that the vent terminate at least
6 inches above the finished surface of the roof. In this
case the top of the tiles.
6 inches above the finished surface of the roof. In this
case the top of the tiles.
Commentary
The measurement would be from the top surface of the
finished roof or roof covering.