Placement & Clearance Checker
Check the clearances that actually matter: combustible construction, building openings, and the 20 foot carbon monoxide guidance.
Result
Clearance over the 5 ft minimum to combustibles
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Clearance over the 5 ft minimum at openings
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Formula
Calculation logicWhat to check
- Manufacturer installation manual clearances, which override generic guidance
- Local amendment and any HOA or easement restriction
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