Gas Engineering Guide

Venting – Fireplaces

Listed decorative appliances shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and may be vented with Type “B” vent.

Manufactured metal fireplaces that are designed for solid burning fuels shall be vented with a Type “A” vent connector, vertical vent, and chimney.

If a gas log is installed in a fireplace equipped with a damper, the damper shall be permanently blocked open to a sufficient amount to prevent spillage of combustion products into the room.

Two or more fireplaces shall not be vented into a common vertical vent or chimney.

Hurricane Lowell update for Kauaʻi customers: The Hawai'i Gas Kauaʻi office is currently closed due to impacts from the storm. For service requests, please leave a voice message at (808) 245-3301 and we will return your call as soon as possible.  If you detect a gas leak, call 911 or the Hawai'i Gas emergency line at (808) 526-0066. For more safety resources visit hawaiigas.com.