) we are refinishing the basement and are enclosing the furnace/water heater, leaving a thin 27" door. My water heater sits back beside my furnace and the enclosure is going to be square so I think the WH will be fine. But how far from the front of the furnace should I put the studs? And how about the one side? Oh yea they sit about a foot and a half off the wall so the back will not be enclosed.
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Best Answer
According to International Residential Code (IRC), you'll need to provide a 30" x 30" level working space for servicing and inspection of both appliances. You'll also have to follow the manufacturers installation instructions, for clearances from combustible materials and any other restrictions.
You'll also have to consider supplying the equipment with adequate combustion air, and supplying the air from an appropriate source.
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