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Draw the route in section, not just in plan
A floor plan can make two positions look equally close to outdoors. Above the ceiling, joists, a second story and the turns needed to avoid a beam can make one route very different. Mark rises, horizontal stretches, offsets and the intended termination. Ask the installer which vent table or manufacturer configuration applies to this model and this route. Do not use a distance limit from another fireplace.
Treat the powered assembly as an appliance accessory
Where supported, a power vent uses a specifically approved fan arrangement to assist venting. For example, the Hearth & Home Technologies PVLP-SLP kit has its own installation and service instructions. Ask for the accessory model, compatible fireplace list, controls, wiring and connection to the appliance's safe operating sequence. A generic exhaust fan cannot be substituted for that listed arrangement.
Identify what a future service visit must reach
Place the termination, fan or service panel on the same plan the finish trades will use. If the only route to the fan passes through a locked common area, record the access arrangement. Compare an interior location requiring powered equipment with another location that fits the selected appliance's ordinary venting instructions. Include access and service work alongside the visual difference.