These standards cover all wood burning appliances with the exception of on site constructed masonry.
Wood burning stove installation requirements.
This distance varies depending on the stove model from as little as 8 to as much as 36 or more.
Install approved non combustible protection on the wall.
These standards have been approved by the office of state fire marshal in accordance with the national fire protection association s standards.
Radiating heat from the stove can pose a hazard to nearby walls and furniture so wood stoves generally have a specified clearance a minimum safe distance between the stove and nearby floors and walls.
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.
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Be mindful of the square footage you ll be heating because if you purchase too large a stove you ll find yourself opening windows and doors in an attempt not.
Bay area san francisco ca model ordinance with a number of options more stringent than the bay area aqmd wide rule.
How to install wood stove pipe through wall.
The common feature of the clearance reduction rules is the air space behind.
Wood stoves can get very very hot during use.
Effective november 1 2016 new building construction may no longer include the installation of wood burning devices including fireplaces epa certified wood stoves or inserts or pellet fueled devices.
Vertical horizontal or a combination of both.
Your stove clearance can depend on where you live whether your residence s.
The clearances for both certified and uncertified stoves can be reduced safely using the rules set out below.
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Stove pipes or chimney connectors can be either single or double walled.
Installing a wood burning stove means you will need stovepipe.
Building a small hot fire for a short period rather than an idle fire over a long period when temperatures are moderate.
Using ul listed wood burning equipment and chimney materials and installing the unit according to manufacturer s instructions.
Stovepipe differs from chimney systems.
The biggest concern people run across when purchasing a wood burning stove is buying one too large for their space.
Any work that affects an existing chimney including installation of a stove or flue liner or creates a new chimney is considered building work and so comes under the building regulations.
All stoves must be installed a safe distance from combustible walls.
This distance can be reduced by one or both of the following methods.
Proper sizing of chimney and components.
Standards for the installation of wood burning stoves.
When installing a wood burning stove you must first pick a stove.