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What is the minimum required distance a plumbing vent terminal must be located above or away from an air intake or openable window?
To prevent sewer gases from entering a building, the NPC requires vent terminals to be located at least 3 meters (approximately 10 feet) away from any air intak
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Question: What is the minimum required distance a plumbing vent terminal must be located above or away from an air intake or openable window?
Answer options:
- 1 m (3 ft)
- 2 m (6.5 ft) ✅ 3 m (10 ft)
- 5 m (16 ft)
Correct answer: 3 m (10 ft)
Explanation: To prevent sewer gases from entering a building, the NPC requires vent terminals to be located at least 3 meters (approximately 10 feet) away from any air intake or openable window.
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