Last time I owned a wood stove (mid 80's) there were no requirement for supplying fresh air to the stoves here in WA. So fast forward, I now live in a brand new house and plan on installing a Jotul Castine on a second floor inside wall and have really no way of ducting outside air to the stove short of ripping up the ceiling of the first floor. I understand installing without air may be breaking local codes, but I wonder if it's so important why do other states not require it? I'm not willing to risk lives, but is this more for pollution control or something that would be outright dangerous if not installed? Also if not needed, do I cap the inlet on the stove or just let it be.
Thanks,
Wyatt
Thanks,
Wyatt