Direct vent Class A chimney adapter not allowed in Canada?

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draughtdude

Member
Dec 7, 2014
64
Ontario
Hi folks,

Been a while since I've posted here. Looking to swap out a wood stove for a direct vent propane freestanding stove, and would like to utilize the existing Excel 6" class A chimney setup. I found this: (broken link removed to https://icc-rsf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/T-II_2007-08_Supplement_bil.pdf) and this...

[Hearth.com] Direct vent Class A chimney adapter not allowed in Canada?


But it says not available in Canada? Does anyone have any information on this and why this might be the case? I'd really hate to have to change all the piping.

Thanks!