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708.12.1.3.1 Smoke Vents Located Above the Roof Line
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Where a closed shaft or smoke vent duct penetrates through the roof of the building, the vent shall be located as follows:
- The vent shall be located at least 8 inches (203 mm) above a noncombustible roof assembly or at least 36 inches (914 mm) above a combustible roof assembly.
- The vent shall be located at least 10 feet (3048 mm) from any window, door, exterior stairway, or interior lot line. The vent may be located no 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 at least 36 inches (914 mm)(above the roof assembly).
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