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Old 03-16-2009, 08:08 PM
 
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I'm looking to put a wood stove in my outbuilding.

I spoke to someone who does flues for a living and they mentioned that it is against code. ( Apparently there is a play in words between garage, workshop, shed etc. , so I'll say outbuilding )

I'm not the sharpest banana in the bag of nails , but I know enough not to keep flammable or combustible materials in this enviorment.

( The plans on repairing my gasoline tanker in there just went out the window )

Anyway the 'flue poeple' refused to install one in my building.


Any thoughts from the crowd?


Thanks,
CS
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Old 03-16-2009, 09:43 PM
 
Location: Deer Park, WA
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I would call the city,county or town and find out what code is and go from there. You may need and l&i inspection as well if you want insurance. Good Luck
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Old 03-16-2009, 09:57 PM
 
Location: Northern Maine
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There are many wood stoves in garages, workshops and "out buildings" in Maine. I have never seen any code against wood stoves, especially in metal buildings. You just need adequate clearance between the stove and a combustible wall. Get somebody else to install the chimney.
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Old 03-16-2009, 10:02 PM
 
Location: Forests of Maine
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I agree that it must be a local thing.

I have a woodstove in our house. I have seen stoves inside many different structures.

If would have to be an issue with clearances I would guess.



BTW: 'Flue people' ???

Is that what they are called?
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Old 03-16-2009, 10:47 PM
 
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I'll look for someone else, thanks to all who replied.

I don't know if I should post the companys name in an open forum, so I'll let that go.

Thanks again~!
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Old 03-17-2009, 02:33 AM
 
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I don't believe it is a "code" thing at all. I cannot install a woodstove in any outbuilding on my property, but it has nothing to do with building codes; my homeowners insurance will not allow it. I think you will find that is what the person is referring to.

Check with your homeowners insurance and you may, or may not be able to install one.
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Old 03-17-2009, 05:29 AM
 
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Up here I'd tell you to check with teh insurance and the fire cheif. I don't know about in Jersey.
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Old 03-18-2009, 06:42 AM
 
Location: Ellsworth
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My Dad has a homemade barrel stove in his garage.
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Old 03-18-2009, 09:21 AM
 
Location: Northern Maine
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I have one too. Most garages here have wood stoves and everybody has homeowner's insurance.
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Old 03-18-2009, 12:59 PM
 
Location: Deer Park, WA
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My Dad has a homemade barrel stove in his garage.
As do I, in my shop. It is a very nice thing to have in the winter.
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