Basement bathroom exhaust fan install

krusty

Hi,
I'm a long time lurker here who has finally had to register to ask question I haven't been able to find an answer to.

I am in the process of gutting my basement in order to rebuild with better materials, methods and not to mention craftsmanship. I will be rebuilding the bathroom from scratch in the existing location. This bathroom does not have an exhaust fan (window only). I will be installing a new Panasonic fan, but have a question about the exhaust ducting.

The easiest way to run the exhaust duct is straight out from the shower to the side wall of the house. I could easily fire up my big Hilti combihammer with a 4" core bit to go through the brick, but this would leave the exhaust outlet approximately 12" above the ground outside. Is this acceptable?

The things I have found while dismantling this basement have caused me much head shaking, to say the least.

tinmanrob

It really depends on your location.
Is there is a chance of snowdrifts?
If not, you'll be OK.

krusty

Thanks. I'm in east Toronto, and generally this side of the house doesn't see much actual buildup of snow. I guess it would be much like a dryer vent in terms of location on the wall. Used often enough, it would clear itself of snow. It would be easy enough to check regularly, I was just worried that there might be some rule regarding the height.

tinmanrob

lol! Toronto doesn't really have winter.
It's just an extended slush season.

Peterw

I'm in Toronto...it will be fine

krusty

Many thanks, guys.