Permit for Woodstove

Well they probably have safety codes they want enforced and it will benefit you to know what they are before you build.

Cover your arse with your insurance company. They will worm anything to their advantage. Woodstove causing a fire or not.

Maybe forget permit and install stove to N.F.P.A. standards as they are safe and most widely used and recognized. As a home owner you have certain rights with your insurance co to make mistakes and be reinbursed for homeowner error. That is what I would do, unless the code people are your neighbors and know who you are. Too much red tape and active permits usually go directly to the tax accessors office and your taxes may go up.
Intall the device safe and you will never have a problem with your stove...

Permit /inspection = insurance coverage when ive been involved. Maybe different state local policies where you live.
Only in Canada you say. EH

I got a permit from the town when I installed my stove then I notified my insurance company. Be on the safe side and do it by the book , I know it's a pain but when you look at how many years you have invested in your home a few extra minutes to obtane a mechanical permit is nothing.

I must confess in the beginning I did call the town hall and was told no permit was neccessary, but they did give me the Fire Chief's telephone #and suggested I call him, which I called and spoke to the Chief of the loal Fire Dept, and his response was ...well, we don't know what to tell you, just follow the guideines in the instruction book. I then did talk to my House Insurance Agent and told her about the new woodstove install. She did inform me at least 50-60% of people installing wood stoves never contact their insurance co and that as far as she was concerned she did know anything about my installing a wood stove. End of story.

I had to get a permit, but to me it was worth it just for the peace of mind (even if it did cost $70!)

I just wanted to mention, that around here permits are good for 6 months. Yours might have a similar allowed timeframe in which you can complete the work.

I had to draw a plan send to twpt. they played for a few weeks . Took my 152.00 bucks and then came and inspected , That was a joke fire ins , dont like attics. and building ins listen to the fire
2 guys 1 day . But Statefarm loved it

As I said boys, sometimes you just luck out...and everything seems to be going your way but at other times, NOTHING SEEMS IN YOUR FAVOR. Plus I am beyond the age of worrying and caring about the small things in life.

One thing to keep in mind always: It is a long way back to eden, so don't sweat the small stuff. It will not grant you one extra day or even one extra hour on this earth

I got a permit when I put mine in, after being involved in development for the better part of my career. As I had a WETT certified installer the insurance compoany had no issues (the installer actually provides training workshops for insurance agents / adjusters).

The biggest hiccup was the length of time it takes to get the permit.

New Hampshire = Live Free or Die. It drives me crazy when the government needs to know everything you do, especially when they use it as an excuse to collect another fee. Then they can decide that the wood stove added value to your house and raise your property taxes. Half the time the morons they send out to inspect have no idea what they are lookng at. No permit required where I live.

Sounds like a great country. :shut: Theres lots of things that we all have to accept going through the motions.

If it weren't for building codes and permits, there'd be no more morons left alive. Rick

I'll be having a Heritage installed in 3 weeks (delayed due to hearth back-ordered). I called the county regarding a permit and was told I didn't need one. I contacted my insurance agent (Farmers) I told her that I'll be having a woodstove professionally installed and I asked if she needed proof of installation. She said, "I don't need to see the invoice but be sure to put it in a safe place." Fortunately, I have a Sentry fireproof safe!

woodjack said:

But my original question was: Do you think I can just do the install and apply for the permit after the fact.

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Your question was answered in your own first post. We are not the authority of having jurisdiction.
Looks like you spoke to them.

Personally, I always follow the rules...if needed, I would get the permit prior to installation.

How would they ever know when you did the installation. Unless the building inspector drives by and sees something coming from your chimney.

They might piece something together after reviewing the autopsy report. Rick