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    Oct 12, 2007, 10:46 AM
    Wall around boiler in basement addition
    Hello all!

    My name is Jim, and I would like to "box in" the heater (gas boiler) and gas HWH in my basement.

    My question is clearance. How close to a gas boiler should I be for safety.

    The "wall" will have two large removable panels to allow for access. The "boxed in" room will be fully vented for airflow.

    Thanks,

    Jim
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    Oct 15, 2007, 06:09 PM
    JIMBO - IF it was me I would leave at least 12" to 18 " space between the wall and hot water tank . IA'm glad you are going to make it a vented room , Being a GAS boiler I think you need to check to see what restrictions they. Please remember that gas fumes do rise up ward stay safe::::
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    Oct 15, 2007, 06:09 PM
    JIMBO - IF it was me I would leave at least 12" to 18 " space between the wall and hot water tank . IA'm glad you are going to make it a vented room , Being a GAS boiler I think you need to check to see what restrictions they. Please remember that gas fumes do rise up ward stay safe::::
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