Permit needed for replacing a pellet stove

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Glenalmond

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Jul 25, 2008
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Boston MA
I live in MA, town of Malden
I'm shopping for a new pellet stove to replace my current one
When I installed it 20 years ago I got a permit and had inspection etc all done
If I purchase a new pellet stove to replace my current one (I am planning on connecting it to my existing vent pipes) do I need to apply for a permit and have another inspection?
Same type of stove and base plate
Thanks
 
I live in MA, town of Malden
I'm shopping for a new pellet stove to replace my current one
When I installed it 20 years ago I got a permit and had inspection etc all done
If I purchase a new pellet stove to replace my current one (I am planning on connecting it to my existing vent pipes) do I need to apply for a permit and have another inspection?
Same type of stove and base plate
Thanks
If the stoves were identical, and you regularly deep clean and inspect the vent pipe ect, then I myself would not. However, if the stove is different it will have a different nameplate, so the install would need to be re-inspected. What you could do, and what you need to do depends on you, but make sure your insurance is going to be good.