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Questions tagged [clearance]

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Is it code-legal to have a circuit breaker box within a storage room?

I am currently in the process of planning a room remodel to convert an existing bedroom into a home office and storage room. One thing that makes this conversion a little bit tricky, is the existence of a breaker box at the rear corner of the…
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garbage disposal relocation

Complete newbie to DIY-ing as well as Plumbing. My wife and I decided to upgrade our kitchen sink and we chose a single basin, 9" deep model. I've been reading a lot on plumbing best practices and racking my brain at how best to move my garbage…
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How do I keep a GFCI outlet with tight clearance from shorting inside a steel electrical box?

I was replacing outlets and faceplates in my kitchen, finding mostly original electrical boxes or blue old-work boxes, and everything was going fine until I tested a double-gang GFCI outlet and outlet + USB box and saw a lovely purple flash before…
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Where can I place a direct vent termination location for water heater?

Location: U.S. I'm trying to figure out all of the clearance distances requirements and looking for the best place to vent a new direct vent water heater. As you can see by the image, the existing furnace vent termination appears to have been…
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Advice on panel replacement / clearance issue

I have an old Pushmatic panel that I would like to replace but am struggling with a pretty glaring clearance issue as you can see in the photos. The house is a tri-level in Columbus, OH and was built in 1958. The only available space I really have…
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Minimum perimeter clearance within basement utility room

We are remodeling our basement and our water heater / HVAC unit (no fuel, all electric) is awkwardly placed in the middle of the room. We are enclosing those items in a closet space, but would like the closet to be as small as possible. Contractor…
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Gas dryer vent install, how close to wall?

I am installing a gas dryer, I understand all the requirements, but cannot find anything that addresses this question; my install comes out the back of the dryer and goes vertical about 4 ft, then turns 90 degrees to exit out the wall to the…
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Can I put an electrical panel in a closet in a closet?

That's not a typo in the subject line. I am finishing part of my basement to put in a new master bedroom, bathroom, and closet. I was planning on putting the panel in the walk-in closet but enclosing it in a full enclosure of the appropriate size…
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How do I interpret my furnace clearance diagram?

My brother-in-law and I are going to be finishing my basement. We just got the permit from the building inspector. When they returned my plans there was a note that told me to make sure furnace and hot water heater clearances were to manufacturer…
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How can I drill holes less than 1" from a wall?

I need to drill pilot holes through 1x1 and into a stud, with the 1x1 flush with the wall. I figure the hole has to be no more than 5/8" from the wall. My drill is too wide to drill a perpendicular hole that close to the wall. For reference, this is…
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How much clearance is needed between window and wall for portable AC hose?

We have a project upcoming to replace the windows in our condo. We have the option to add portable AC hose vents to the spandrel, and I need to decide on the placement of the spandrel in the windows. The room has a full east wall of windows. There…
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What should I use for an interior door threshold if the clearance is only 1/2”?

I just had hardwood floors installed in my office and I need to install a threshold to cover where the hallway carpet and hardwood join. The challenge is, the clearance is only 1/2” under the door (a little more toward the outer edges of the door.)…
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Electrical outlet clearance from a hot water panel radiator

What is the clearance of an electrical outlet from a hot water panel radiator? So facing the wall with a window and having a panel radiator down below hanged/fixed on the wall, how far away left and right can you place an outlet? BY THE CODE. By the…
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Hiding Ugly HVAC Outdoor Venting and Intake

I have 3 HVAC pipes coming out of my house, by my entrance that are eye sores. One set (intake/exhaust) is for my furnace and the largest one is an exhaust for my hot water tank. They are directly beside my side entrance and I need a solution to…
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Murphy bed baseboard clearance

I'm planning to buy and install a wall/murphy bed of some kind as part of a renovation of a weird little building in my backyard (former owner's sculpture studio). Because of this building's past, it's a bit strange inside - notably, the baseboards…
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