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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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Does US building code allow a toilet or sink to be placed in the clear floor space on the side of a tub?

I'm trying to understand the building codes used in the US and specifically NJ for the clear space in front of a shower or bathtub. This is for a residential single family home. I remember reading that there needs to be 24" of clear floor space for…
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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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Is it a problem that a paver driveway covers the bottom portion of vinyl siding?

The contractor says this is fine, and that he'll seal the gap with polymeric sand. It doesn't look okay to me. He also has the grade above the poured basement floor level. The one on the right is where he wants to put it, but I think it should be…
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How do we determine ramp length and angle required for vehicle access to an elevated surface?

I'm wondering if there's any mathematical or scientific way to determine the car ramp's length and angle provided car's ground clearance and height of garage floor from the road. I'm looking to find the shortest ramp length for my car to climb but…
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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 to change heat pump water heater filter when there’s no clearance

I got a new heat pump water heater installed. Unfortunately my installer should have never ever gotten a license. Among many “crimes” that he committed I only afterwards found out that I cannot even replace the filter how he installed it: The…
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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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