Wood Burning Stove Installation Regulations Bc

As of november 1st 2016 all new woodburning appliances sold in bc are to be certified to meet pm emissions standards set by the us epa 2015 4 5 gm hr or equivalent standards set by the canadian standards association in 2010.

Wood burning stove installation regulations bc.

Ccme wood combustion working group mr. The interior stove temperatures are over 1 000 degrees f and if a chimney fire occurs temperatures over 2 000 degrees f are possible. Building regulations for stove installations. The government issue an approved document which contains practical guidance on ways of complying with the requirements of the building regulations click here to read the approved document j which deals with combustion appliances.

These emission standards also apply to wood furnaces and boilers and pellet fueled appliances. 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. New regulation does not affect existing wood stoves or fireplaces. In england and wales the installation of wood burning and multifuel stoves or any solid fuel appliance is controlled under the building regulations as is the relining or installation of flues and chimneys associated with such heat producing appliances.

Marcus kellerhals british columbia environment. Wood stoves vary in their use of emission reduction technology catalytic or non catalytic and heat transfer direct radiation convection or a combination. Residential wood burning appliances was developed by ccme s wood combustion working group with the assistance of levelton consultants ltd. Whilst these differ in emphasis they all mandate the safe application of the chimney no matter where and how used.

The regulation also specifies what fuels may be burned and has provisions around the sale and installation of outdoor wood boilers. Wood stoves are the most common space heating appliances and can be installed almost anywhere in the house provided there is enough clearance and proper routing of the chimney. It is important to seek expert advice when purchasing a new stove to ensure you have the right stove size and output. In b c all new wood stoves and inserts sold must meet u s.

Fireplace inserts hearth mounted stoves british columbia chimney fireplace codes masonry chimneys and fireplaces in british columbia are subject to applicable codes standards and regulation set out by the local authority having jurisdiction and are inspected for compliance in reference to the british columbia building code bcbc. The construction and application of chimneys and flues is covered by uk building regulations in conjunction with the relevant european and british standards. Safe installation of your wood stove a wood stove can have surface temperatures which reach over 400 degrees f. Did you know that fitting a new loo is also controlled.

Environmental protection agency standards or canadian standards association csa emission standards. Liz dykman ccme mr.