Permits and certificates
Renovations - Construction - Installation of Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
Installation
In dwellings, building regulations prohibit the installation
of an appliance that burns solid fuel, except for a pellet appliance that is
certified either by the EPA or in accordance with CAN/CSA-B415.1.
Clearance and floor protection
Information on the clearance required around the appliance and on floor
protection is specified by the manufacturer.
Chimney and flue
A combustion appliance must be connected to a masonry chimney, in accordance
with the building bylaw, or to a prefabricated 650ºC metal chimney that meets
standard ULC S629.
The flue of a wood-heating chimney may be made of clay, concrete, refractory
bricks or stainless steel.
If you plan on using an existing chimney, you must first have it checked by a
chimney sweep or professional inspector who will verify whether its materials,
construction, size and condition correspond to the intended use. Make sure to
get a written report.
The chimney connector
The chimney connector must be no more than 3 m (10') long, may contain no
more than two 90º elbows and must be kept at least 45 cm (18”) from
any combustible material.
Wood storage
The Borough’s urban planning regulations do not permit heating wood to be
stored in the front yard. Woodpiles in other yards may not be more than 2 m (6'
7”) high.
Care in chimney sweeping
The owner has the responsibility of choosing the chimney sweep. In case of
doubt, refer to the website (in French) of the Association des professionnels du chauffage
(APC).
Procedure
A certificate may be obtained at the:
Direction de l'aménagement urbain et des services aux
entreprises
4555, rue de Verdun, Suite 109
Office Hours
Information:
514-765-7083
You must submit the following documents and information:
- Proof of approval of the appliance and of the chimney as well as the
manufacturer's manual
- A proposed installation plan showing clearance around the appliance, the
chimney connector and the chimney
- The type of building (single-family, duplex, etc.), a plan of the floor on
which the appliance is to be installed and a plan of the upper floors if you
want to install a new indoor chimney
- Breakdown of the assembly of the shaft around the chimney and the height
of the chimney over the roof
In the case of the construction or installation of an outdoor chimney, make
sure to present a location certificate. If you plan on using an
existing chimney, you must indicate the initial use for which it was designed,
the composition and diameter of the flue and any other appliances connected to
that chimney.
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