The clearance from the front or wood loading door is always 48.
Wood stove clearance requirements bc.
Wood energy technical training inc at 1 888 358 9388 or fax at 1 416 968 6818 or email at info wettinc ca the local british columbia affiliate is the wood energy technicians of british columbia aptly named wetbc.
Wood stoves vary in their use of.
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.
If you have less than the required distance you have to move the.
They can be reached at zigi shaw ca or phone f ax is 1 604 941 4172.
Our web site is at www wetbc ca.
The clearances are large because they apply to all shapes sizes and designs of stoves that have not been tested to determine the actual clearances.
Examples of combustible materials include paneling wood sheet rock even fire rated and plaster lathe.
A decision to purchase a wood stove in canada requires understanding of canadian laws and regulations relating to wood stoves in general and wood cooking stoves in particular.
The common feature of the clearance reduction rules is the air space behind the shield material.
In western canada call 780 490 2007.
So it s simple right.
Stovepipes like fireplaces wood burning stoves must be vented to the outside of the building.
Just measure from the stove to the nearest combustible items walls ceilings furniture.
The clearance for an uncertified radiant stove is 1200 mm 48 in and for a stove with a sheet metal jacket or casing the clearance is 900 mm 36 in.
Clearances far stove and stovepipe from walls and floor.
Any area within 36 inches of the wood stove should be covered as shown in figure 2.
Does a stovepipe need special clearance to combustibles.
Clearance should be three times the diameter of the pipe e g a 6 inch pipe needs 18 inches of clearance.
Canada wood stove standards.
We have found that many professionals in the wood stove business are not proficient in the.
It is important to seek expert advice when purchasing a new stove to ensure you have the right stove size and output.
The building code for australia also provides wood stove installation details and in tasmania only wood stoves complying with the emissions standard above are permitted to be installed.
The sticker will tell you the required clearance from the back sides and corners of the appliance.
Understanding canadian wood stove certification installation requirements.
A clearance is the safe distance from the stove to a combustible surface.
Safe clearances for your model were determined using a very specific and detailed u l.
