new stove

[Colestarkey26]

Even being a masonry fireplace with a terracotta chimney liner in a block chimney?

 

[BrotherBart]

On the advice of my liability insurance carrier I am staying out of this thread.

 

[Colestarkey26]

I am not trying to cut corners I want to fix it right Im just having a hard time finding requirements

 

[begreen]

This has gone far beyond post #7 "All I want to cut out is enough to slip the liner in and the slanted area in the back..." At post #11 it was possible to recommend an insert. Now, I don't think so, but will let others add their thoughts. From what I can see, it looks like you can still put in a freestanding stove with a full stainless liner, but I'm concerned about what's holding up the brickwork without the form in place.

 

[Grisu]

I am not trying to cut corners I want to fix it right Im just having a hard time finding requirements

Check with your local building code inspector and the company whose stove you want to install. A certified sweep from your area may also be able to give some advice: http://www.csia.org/search
I would think about putting a stove in there as an alcove installation provided all walls are non-combustible:

I doubt an insert would still be permissible in your situation. A stove should be cheaper, too.

 

[Colestarkey26]

Fair point I am replacing the sill where the brick rested before and tying everything back together so structurally I don't see any concern with anything falling out