{"id":25211,"date":"2022-10-26T16:18:19","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T16:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/?p=25211"},"modified":"2023-08-03T21:51:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T21:51:11","slug":"dryer-vent-touch-wood-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/dryer-vent-touch-wood-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Dryer Vent | Can It Touch Wood? (Code Examined)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:72.9%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Fire risks are not something to take lightly, especially when it comes to appliances that generate heat, such as dryers and their vents. There has to be a safe way to install them, or else they would not be permitted in homes, but sometimes it&rsquo;s hard to keep track of all the rules about the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to figure out the best way to arrange your dryer vents, and you are unsure if it is safe for them to be in contact with wood in your house, this article should put your worries to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-nutshell-1rjv6x wp-block-lazyblock-nutshell\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7d1b1;color:#575f60;font-size:18px\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3497 eager-load\" style=\"width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%2050'%3E%3Crect%20width='200'%20height='50'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11.png.webp 600w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/nutshell1-11-300x75.png.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><br><strong>Wood used in house framing ignites at temperatures of around 800 &deg;F or higher. Dryer vent surfaces only reach around 130 &deg;F. As such, it is highly unlikely that contact between wood and dryer vents\/ducts will cause any issues. It is not prohibited in the IRC.<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Hot Do Dryer Vents Get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dryer vents can reach a range of temperatures, depending on various factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of these factors is the size and dampness of the load in the dryer, where bigger and damper loads produce a greater heat sink, such that hot air is cooled as the moisture is evaporated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, warmer room temperatures will result in higher vent temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, restrictions to airflow, such as when lint builds up and traps heat, can also result in higher vent temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Temperatures will also vary according to where measurements are taken <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/dryer-vent-termination-requirements\/\">along the vent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Air temperatures in the vent at the dryer typically range from 125 &deg;F to 135 &deg;F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/dryer-vent-how-hot-safety\/\">surface temperature of the dryer vent<\/a> at the interior surface of the exterior wall can range from 113 &deg;F to 130 &deg;F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, the interior surface temperature of the dryer vent at the exterior wall vent<strong> outlet<\/strong> can range from 100 &deg;F to 145 &deg;F.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any section of the dryer vent exceeds 392 &deg;F, it is considered highly abnormal and unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are usually temperature control systems pre-installed in electric dryers near the exhaust vent and heating element that prevent overheating, depending on air temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heat Required to Ignite Wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The temperature required to ignite wood is dependent on the type of wood, including its density, structure, and resin quality, as well as environmental conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, wood starts burning at 320 &deg;F to 500 &deg;F without a visible flame but instead with charring and cracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke.jpg\" alt=\"Wood starts burning at 320 to 500 degrees fahrenheit, charred wood with smoke\" class=\"wp-image-25793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Wood starts burning at 320 to 500 degrees fahrenheit, charred wood with smoke\" class=\"wp-image-25793 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Wood-starts-burning-at-320-to-500-degrees-fahrenheit-charred-wood-with-smoke.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At temperatures above 390 &deg;F on average, the wood may catch fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More specifically, wood from porous trees burns intensely, while denser woods require higher burning temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As examples of a few wood types commonly used in home construction, pine ignites properly at 800 &deg;F, while oak ignites at 900 &deg;F. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These values are far lower than the normal average surface temperature of dryer vents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is House Framing Fire- or Heat-Resistant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of fire-retardant materials has become popular and is often necessary to satisfy building safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire-retardant wood is treated with fire-retardant chemicals (such as boric acid or fire-resistant paint) using a high-pressure system to ensure that it is completely infused with the chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These chemicals ensure that the time it will take for wood to ignite is prolonged and that it is more heat-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While fire-retardant materials may not be required to be used in some parts of a building, house framing is required to consist of fire-retardant materials to satisfy safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from fire-resistant wood, frames constructed from materials such as steel and concrete are naturally fire- and heat-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/pressure-treated-wood-interior-framing\/\">Can You Use Pressure Treated Wood for Interior Framing<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dryer Vents Can Touch Wood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not likely to be an issue with contact between dryer vents and wood in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because dryer vents are unlikely to reach a temperature that is high enough to cause wood to ignite, especially if the dryer vents are well maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood.jpg\" alt=\"Dryer vent with smoke and a text saying that dryer vents can touch wood\" class=\"wp-image-25795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-735x536.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-335x244.jpg 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-347x253.jpg 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-520x379.jpg 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-640x467.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-960x700.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Dryer vent with smoke and a text saying that dryer vents can touch wood\" class=\"wp-image-25795 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-300x219.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-768x560.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-735x536.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-335x244.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-347x253.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-520x379.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-640x467.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood-960x700.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Dryer-vent-with-smoke-and-a-text-saying-that-dryer-vents-can-touch-wood.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, house framing should consist of fire-resistant materials that are either naturally resistant to heat or are treated with appropriate chemicals to make it so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, as long as you maintain dryer vents, ensuring that there is not a buildup of lint, it should be safe to have dryer vents and wood in contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Code Doesn&rsquo;t Prohibit Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thetibble.com\/dryer-vent-code-requirements\/\">regulations for venting dryers<\/a> are listed in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/content\/IRC2021P2\/chapter-15-exhaust-systems#IRC2021P2_Pt05_Ch15_SecM1502\" target=\"_blank\">Section M1502<\/a> of the International Residential Code (IRC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, there is no mention of preventing contact between wood and dryer ducts and vents, so this is not expressly prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Exception<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/codes.iccsafe.org\/content\/IRC2021P2\/chapter-15-exhaust-systems#IRC2021P2_Pt05_Ch15_SecM1502.1\" target=\"_blank\">Section M1502.1<\/a> of the code, dryers should be vented according to the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, if the manufacturer states that contact between wood and the dryer vents should be avoided, you are compelled to comply in order to satisfy the code requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Source<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inspectapedia.com\/Appliances\/Clothes-Dryer-Temperatures.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/inspectapedia.com\/Appliances\/Clothes-Dryer-Temperatures.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inspectapedia.com\/Appliances\/Clothes-Dryer-Safety-Bonaccorso-CPSC_2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/inspectapedia.com\/Appliances\/Clothes-Dryer-Safety-Bonaccorso-CPSC_2012.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourownarchitect.com\/19-types-of-wood-used-in-home-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.yourownarchitect.com\/19-types-of-wood-used-in-home-construction\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fireproofdepot.com\/what-temperature-does-wood-ignite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/fireproofdepot.com\/what-temperature-does-wood-ignite\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tayloredge.com\/reference\/Science\/ignition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.tayloredge.com\/reference\/Science\/ignition.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clp-inc.com\/complete-guide-fire-retardant-wood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.clp-inc.com\/complete-guide-fire-retardant-wood\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/btnmarketing.com\/chapter-13-fire-resistive-structural-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/btnmarketing.com\/chapter-13-fire-resistive-structural-requirements\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.contractors.com\/house-framing-materials-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.contractors.com\/house-framing-materials-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fire risks are not something to take lightly, especially when it comes to appliances that generate heat, such as dryers and their vents. 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