clearance to ceiling of a 45 degree single wall pipe

[cjgaughan]

Where do i measure my 18" to the ceiling from? Outside of metal trim? Or do I essentially need an 18" straight down run before doing my 45 over? See attachment.

 

[begreen]

Yes measure from the ceiling. There should be 18" before the elbow changes direction. However there's no problem in exceeding that clearance to be on the safe side.

 

[cjgaughan]

Thanks, that's what I figured but wanted to check. T'was more for aesthetic purporses I would have preferred not to but code is code! Guess i'm off to the store to buy another piece of pipe ha ha.

 

[Heatsource]

it looks better with the elbows up as high as possible, yet another reason to go with double wall interior pipe

 

[begreen]

I prefer the look of it low, but that's a personal decision. We had tall enough flue that it is not an issue coming right off the stove. From the sofa you can hardly notice the offset.