stove installation questions

It really depends on your location. The answer to all of the above would be to ask your local building inspector or fire marshal.

Where I live, a permit is required, and an inspection is done upon completion. You need to check with your local Authority Having Jurisdiction...the city, or the county, the building department, or the community development department, or whoever it might be or whatever they might call themselves where you live. Rick

As mentioned it really depends on where you are . . . here in Bangor we require a permit . . . and do an inspection after everything is installed. In the small town where I love the idea of having to get a permit to install a stove would be as foreign as aliens landing on the local pizzeria's roof, but the Fire Chief will do an inspection if asked by the owner for either insurance purposes or for general safety concerns . . . and it is free.

Here in NW New Jersey I needed a construction permit and the approval of my my county fire marshal. I have a free standing stove in my basement. Getting a permit is a good idea, cost might be a little much, because if you have a fire the insurance company will investigate whether or not you had a valid installation.

Good luck!

Over the years we've installed a few in our homes. I never even asked about a permit but just did it.

Only you can prevent forest fires.

You need to check in YOUR area.

Here, no permit, no inspection.

But don't go by that.

A building permit ($30) is required where I live. Call for an inspection when the installation is complete. An appointment is scheduled witin one week. The inspector will want to see the Specifications Plate on the stove or a copy of that plate sometimes included in your owner's manual to check the various "clearances to compustibles" required for your stove. He/she will also want to see the specifications for and manufacturer's requirements for proper installation of the stovepipe, chimney and related accessories.

Inspector will then measure all the clearances and determinine whether the stovepipe and chimney manufacturer's installation standards have been met. If all the work is completed according to the necessary specifications the inspector will sign the Building Permit to show compliance with local codes.

It might also be a good idea to notify your insurance company about your plans for the stove. You will also want to be in compliance with their requirements. Some insurance companies have requirements. Some don't. Some add a small charge to your Homeowner's Insurance. Some don't. Better to be safe than sorry. "Surprises" by codes inspectors and/or insurance companies after the installation is complete are a most unwelcome event, especially just prior to burning season.

John_M

I fully support what John_M said about "notifiy your insurance company." That's REALLY important!!

If you have it "professionally" installed, they will tell YOU what must be done, (mostly because they are interested in protecting THEIR butts..........understandably so.
Yes, it depends on your local codes, and I agree as said, that you should check with your local Town Hall for requirements.

My take on this is that it's always a good idea to have another set of eyes, with a project that could burn down your house

-Soupy1957