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APPLIANCE VENT TOO CLOSE TO COMBUSTIBLES / SEPARATED / AMISS: 
Unsafe appliance vents can be extreme fire hazards. Often we see appliance vents which have separated allowing exhaust gases to superheat nearby framing members, etc. All appliance vents should be tight at their joints and in sound condition. No combustible materials should be within 2 inches of any appliance vent, and 1" is an absolute minimum distance. All appliance vents within an attic must be "double wall" if made of sheet metal. Appliance vents which touch rafters or other framing members should be moved to prevent possible combustion of the wood frame. Sometimes it will be necessary to cut some of the offending material away-but not to the point that it weakens the member. Contact a Sheet Metal Contractor for additional assistance if needed. 

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This file was last updated on Saturday, 29-Dec-2007 18:28:43 EST * Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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