Vents over public walkways

[Mike Lamb]

12.9.4 Through-the-wall vents for Category II and Category IV appliances

and noncategorized condensing appliances shall not terminate

over public walkways ...

So installing the vent above a private walkway would be okay?

[kurt]

That's been my interpretation.

Any discharge of anything over, into, or onto a public way isn't allowed.

This includes roof drainage.....can't discharge garage roof gutters into the alley.....which is done on nearly every house in Chicago.

[Eric B]

So installing the vent above a private walkway would be okay?

I think that I would consider the possibility of the condensate freezing on the walkway causing someone to slip and fall.