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713.12.1.3 Smoke Vent Location
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Smoke vents shall be located in accordance with Section
713.12.1.3.1 or 713.12.1.3.2, as applicable.
713.12.1.3.1 Smoke Vents Located Above the Roof Line
Where a closed shaft or smoke
vent duct penetrates through the roof of the building, the vent shall be approved for such
use and located as follows:
- The vent shall be located not less than 8 inches (203.2 mm) above a noncombustible roof assembly or not less than 36 inches (914.4 mm) above a combustible roof assembly.
- The vent shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from any window, door, exterior stairway, or interior lot line. The vent may be located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) from any window or door provided that the vent is located at a point higher than the top of such window or door.
- Where the vent is constructed as a window or louver, the sill of the window or louver shall be located not less than 36 inches (914.4 mm) above the roof assembly.
713.12.1.3.2 Smoke Vents Located in an Exterior Wall
Where a smoke vent is located
in an exterior wall, openings in the wall are prohibited within an area 30 feet (9144 mm)
vertically above the vent opening and 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally on either side of the
vent opening.
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