Exhaust Discharge Orientation
Exhaust discharge needs to point and terminate where it will not blow into intakes, doors, people, roof equipment, or sensitive areas.
What This Helps With
Exhaust discharge needs to point and terminate where it will not blow into intakes, doors, people, roof equipment, or sensitive areas.
Apprentice words: exhaust discharge direction, gooseneck orientation, roof exhaust, wall cap direction
Common problem: Gooseneck, fan discharge, or wall cap is turned the wrong way or conflicts with another opening.
Check First
What Not To Do
Do not rotate exhaust discharge for convenience if it changes code/design separation or weather protection.
What can go wrong: Gooseneck, fan discharge, or wall cap is turned the wrong way or conflicts with another opening.
Better Foreman Question
Confirm exhaust discharge orientation here before I fasten it. Any intake/opening separation issue?
Verify With
Source to verify: Project drawings, manufacturer instructions, IMC/AHJ as applicable
Safe wording: Some exhaust systems have strict code-driven termination rules.