Learn everything you need to know about Montreal's new by-law on solid-fuel-burning appliances and how to comply with the new regulations.
As of October 1st 2018, all fireplaces and stoves that burn solid materials such as wood, pellets, eco-logs or coal must be replaced if they emit more than 2.5 g/hr of fine particles into the atmosphere. In other words,the use of solid-fuel-burning appliances is prohibited unless they are recognized by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and meet or exceed the 2.5g/hr limit. A fine up to $2000 can be applied to individuals and up to $5000 for business. It is also important to note that owners of such appliances are required to register their existing unit with the city of Montréal (as of December 22nd, 2015).
Every unit in this catalogue either meets or exceeds the listed requirements in accordance to Montreal's new by-law on solid-burning appliances.
or ask your in-store sales representative for more information.
Natural and available. Wood can supplement furnace usage and drive heating costs down, too.
Benefits:
Natural and available. Wood can supplement furnace usage and drive heating costs down, too.
Fire characteristics:
Expect robust, steady fires. Our wood products deliver powerful heating performance and efficiency.
Fire starting:
Paper, kindling, and fire-starter logs work just fine.
Type of heat:
Customize your comfort. Adding more fuel will immediately increase convective heat. Radiant heat will remain strong and steady.
Fuel storage & handling:
Dry storage is important. A cord of wood is stacked 4’x4’x8′. On average, a 1,500 sq. ft. home will require 2-4 cords per season.
Convenience. Quickly turn the fire on or off, adjust flame height and fire intensity.
Benefits:
Convenience. Quickly turn the fire on or off, adjust flame height and fire intensity.
Fire characteristics:
Gas fires are consistent and controllable by design. You choose the fire’s intensity.
Fire starting:
Flip a switch or grab your remote. It’s that easy.
Type of heat:
Enjoy a steady mix of radiant and convective heat.
Fuel storage & sandling:
Fed through a pipeline or delivered to your home and stored in an outside tank.
Extremely reliable heat. No gas or wood to purchase. No venting required. Install almost anywhere.
Benefits:
Extremely reliable heat. No gas or wood to purchase. No venting required. Install almost anywhere.
Fire characteristics:
A unique, hypnotic glow with no actual flames.
Fire starting:
Use an outlet or have the unit hardwired. Then, simply flip a switch or grab your remote.
Type of heat:
Electric fireplaces produce radiant heat—and you completely control the heat output.
Fuel storage & handling:
Electric fireplaces are extremely hassle-free and don’t require any fuel storage.
Clean-burning and consistent. Pellets are affordable and renewable.
Benefits:
Clean-burning and consistent. Pellets are affordable and renewable.
Fire characteristics:
Active and robust. A small fire can burn an inch high, while a powerful 10- inch blaze is bright and intense.
Fire starting:
Automatic thermostats and temperature controls do the work for you—just keep your hopper filled.
Type of heat:
Most of the heat is convectional—blown through a heat exchanger and out into the home.
Fuel storage & handling:
Pellets are normally available in 40 lb. bags. A 1,500 sq. ft. home will use 2-4 tons per season, on average.
Inform yourself on the by-law (links and other resources are all available on this website). Click here
Stoves are freestanding appliances that require little to no finishing work outside of the installation.
Fireplaces typically require some framing and finishing work done on the interior or exterior of the home.
Inserts are typically placed inside an already existing masonry fireplace opening. With little to no finishing work required.
There are several fuel types to choose from. The main choices are Gas, Pellet, Wood and Electric. Every fuel has its advantages, click here to help you decide which is right for you!
Wood or any solid-fuel appliance is not being banned entirely. In fact, there are several models to choose from that meet the 2.5 grams per hour requirement, including many that not only meet the requirement, but go beyond it. If you have a masonry fireplace, maybe an approved wood insert is the answer for you. If you’re burning a non- conformed woodstove, a simple change-out is required.
Gas and electric appliances are not affected by this law whatsoever. The by-law by the city of Montréal may be the excuse you need to slide in a gas insert, or possibly transform your room with a gas fireplace!
There are numerous incredible fireplace boutiques in and around the island of Montréal. Feel free to contact some of them. Click here for their information.
Not necessarily. Each city operates under its own set of by-laws. It would be recommended that you contact your city hall. (Please note that ‘city’ is NOT the same as a ‘borough’ and all 19 boroughs in Montréal must conform to this by-law)
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