Generator Cover

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I hear you can't put under carport???

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You can "google" and confirm but code for a fixed unit is 5 feet away from doors, windows, and any fresh air intakes. When I had a portable unit, I always kept it in my open air carport (not garage)....it was probably at least 10-15 feet away from doors/windows.

Fixed units all have enclosures but many have suggested taking the sides off and/or opening the top if it is not raining and hot outside.

That's a cover for storage...
Piece of plywood works to keep water off it without stopping airflow

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I hear you can't put under carport???

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Carbon monoxide will kill you. It'll get up in the attic or go through the soffit and into your house.

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I hear you don't want it covered???

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If you are talking about a portable generator on wheels, than it's basically just an air cooled gas engine. It needs airflow. You can put a tarp over it, but I'd keep it off the generator itself.


I've just left mine in the rain. The gas tank covers the intake and exhaust and the air-cooled motor generally burns off any rain. If it was pouring I'd probably just put a tarp over it though.

couldn't you just use a 10'x10' canopy tent like those for tailgating or something? That way the generator gets enough air around it for cooling. I have a portable diesel generac that the gentent won't work with because of the exhaust location.

It’s fine