• Codes
  • Features

    Features Overview

    Go to features
    Reference

    Reference.

    A reliable and up-to-date source of codes.
    Research

    Research.

    Rapidly and efficiently calculate project parameters.
    Collaboration

    Collaboration.

    Get everyone on the same page and streamline code research.
    Workflows
    Architects General Contractor Building Official & Plans Examiner Inspectors Owner Subcontractors Code Consultants
  • Pricing
  • Login
  • Sign Up
Sign Up
Login
  • Code Library
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • About
  • Careers
  • Help
  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Privacy
Sign Up
Upgrade to Premium
Code calculators: Code Calculators automatically generates a detailed list of requirements.
REFERENCE
Amendment Styling
Industry-leading search
Suggested code sections
Code diagrams
RESEARCH
Code calculators
Filter by topic
Code compare
Code sheet exports
COLLABORATION
Team projects
Bookmarks
Comments
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL
Have an account? Sign in
// CODE SNIPPET

M1803.3.1 Floor, Ceiling and Wall Penetrations

Residential Code 2015 of Alabama > 18 Chimneys and Vents > M1803 Chimney and Vent Connectors > M1803.3 Installation > M1803.3.1 Floor, Ceiling and Wall Penetrations
JUMP TO FULL CODE CHAPTER
A chimney connector or vent connector shall not pass through any floor or ceiling. A chimney connector or vent connector shall not pass through a wall or partition unless the connector is listed and labeled for wall pass-through, or is routed through a device listed and labeled for wall pass-through and is installed in accordance with the conditions of its listing and label. Connectors for oil-fired appliances listed and labeled for Type L vents, passing through walls or partitions shall be in accordance with the following:
  1. Type L vent material for oil appliances shall be installed with not less than listed and labeled clearances to combustible material.
  2. Single-wall metal pipe shall be guarded by a ventilated metal thimble not less than 4 inches (102 mm) larger in diameter than the vent connector. A minimum 6 inches (152 mm) of clearance shall be maintained between the thimble and combustibles.

Related Code Sections


M1803.3.1 Chimneys and Vents, Floor, Ceiling and Wall Penetrations
A chimney connector or vent connector shall not pass through any floor or ceiling. A chimney connector or vent connector shall not pass through ...
Residential Code 2015 of Alabama > 18 Chimneys and Vents > M1803 Chimney and Vent Connectors > M1803.3 Installation > M1803.3.1 Floor, Ceiling and Wall Penetrations
M2105.19 Hydronic Piping, Pipe Penetrations
Openings for pipe penetrations in walls, floors and ceilings shall be larger than the penetrating pipe. Openings through concrete or masonry building ...
Residential Code 2015 of Alabama > 21 Hydronic Piping > M2105 Ground-Source Heat-Pump System Loop Piping > M2105.19 Pipe Penetrations
1206.4 Hydronic Piping, Pipe Penetrations
Openings for pipe penetrations in walls, floors or ceilings shall be larger than the penetrating pipe. Openings through concrete or masonry building ...
Mechanical Code 2015 of Alabama > 12 Hydronic Piping > 1206 Piping Installation > 1206.4 Pipe Penetrations
1206.4 Hydronic Piping, Pipe Penetrations
Openings for pipe penetrations in walls, floors or ceilings shall be larger than the penetrating pipe. Openings through concrete or masonry building ...
Mechanical Code 2009 of Alabama > 12 Hydronic Piping > 1206 Piping Installation > 1206.4 Pipe Penetrations
1210.8.2 Hydronic Piping, Pipe Penetrations
Openings for pipe penetrations in walls, floors and ceilings shall be larger than the penetrating pipe. Openings through concrete or masonry building ...
Mechanical Code 2015 of Alabama > 12 Hydronic Piping > 1210 Plastic Pipe Ground-Source Heat Pump Loop Systems > 1210.8 Installation > 1210.8.2 Pipe Penetrations
Help Contact Us Privacy Terms
Shared projects
Shared projects
Projects provide a dedicated space to collaborate on code research.
Search
Search
Don't miss relevant code. Quickly locate sections across your jurisdiction.
Code sheet exports
Code sheet exports
Generate a code sheet that integrates with your drawing set.
Code Compare
Code Compare
Highlight differences between any two building codes.
Code Calculators
Code Calculators
Code calculators automatically generate a detailed list of requirements.
Code diagrams
Code diagrams
Unpack the code through illustrations and descriptions.
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the most sophisticated code compliance platform.
TRY FREE FOR TWO WEEKS VISIT PRICING
UpCodes Premium
Leverage the full code compliance platform.
START 2 WEEK FREE TRIAL LEARN MORE