Wood Stove Chimney Regulations Ontario

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Wood stove chimney regulations ontario.

I rarely see masonry chimneys that comply with the required clearance. Every time i open the door on the woodstove it fills the room full of smoke. 2 fireplace inserts and hearth mounted stoves vented through the throat of a fireplace described in sentence 1 may be. We all want our wood stove installation to take up as little floor space as possible so the reduction of minimum clearances using special shields is common.

Chimney fires are a common problem. The information posted herein is intended for educational use only. City of libby montana s. The common feature of the clearance reduction rules is the air space behind.

When i brought the home it had a wood stove in it. Please check the current provincial building code national building code and your local authority having jurisdiction ahj for applicable requirements or consult with your qualified local chimney sweep. I have a 12 x 65 ft. A masonry chimney requires 2 clearance to combustibles unless it s an exterior chimney which only requires 1 clearance.

There are wood stove change out programs that offer rebates when an uncertified stove is changed out for a new efficient wood burning stove with low emmisions. The stove pipe comes out of the top of the stove the previous owner used 22 inch steel pipe for the stove pipe and the chimney. The subfloor may also come as close as 1 from a masonry chimney. 26 5 4 3 change out program success.

Provincial wood stove exchange program. There are several factors that can cause a chimney fire. Uncertified wood burning stoves are generally inefficient and contribute to poor air quality. Ontario the wood heat organization ontario.

The cvrd is a municipality on vancouver island british columbia canada that offers rebates. They ran the chimney about 20 feet above the mobile home. Installation 1 the installation of fireplace inserts and hearth mounted stovesvented through the throat of a fireplace shall conform to csa b365 installation code for solid fuel burning appliances and equipment. Furniture wood newspapers matches etc can ignite if placed or left too close to a stove.

The clearances for both certified and uncertified stoves can be reduced safely using the rules set out below. So if you ve got a wood stove venting up a masonry chimney chances are. Code of practice for residential wood burning appliances v list of abbreviations and acronyms aqhi air quality heath index. Chimney and chimney connectors require regular inspection and cleaning to remain reasonably safe.