Drainage, Waste & VentQuestion 10 of 120
A vent terminal passes through a roof that is used only for weather protection in an area with no snow-depth requirement. What is the minimum height the vent must extend above the roof surface?
a.3 in
b.6 in
c.12 in
d.24 in
Explanation
A vent through a roof used only for weather protection must extend at least 6 in above the roof. The 12 in dimension applies where the roof is used for any purpose other than weather protection, such as a deck or assembly area, and 3 in is below the minimum while 24 in exceeds what the code requires here.
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