Is it ok for a wood stove and a chimney to vent into the same chimney, if not why, if not what are the alternatives out there?
2006-09-13 18:15:58 · 5 answers · asked by andrew241 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I don’t know where you are located, but the code is going to be generally the same throughout the U.S. in regards to this issue. Just for an example, the National Fuel Gas Code from NFPA 54 reads as follows. (Gas utilization equipment shall not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate appliance designed to burn solid fuel.)
Some people choose to disregard code often times when doing this type of work, generally it will haunt them down the road in regards to insurance claims, or home inspections for refinancing or home sale. It’s better to do it up to snuff the first time.
With this being said, you could ask the question again with more detail regarding the location of the units in your installation as well more information on the units themselves, and you would most likely receive some more detailed options to your situation.
2006-09-14 03:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by lpgnh3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ok - but if the house is an older one, you may have to have a liner installed in the chimney - check with the wood stove dealer before you buy. If the wood stove is not new check at a wood stove retailer and ask questions. We are a family of firefighters and this is very important for your safety...:)
2006-09-13 18:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by Cupcake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wood stove requires an insulated flue.What is the existing chimney for? A furnace? They should be separate, and be careful of placement and hieghts for those..you don't want fumes from one going down the other, or a backdraft happening.
2006-09-13 18:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by PAUL A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom had the same configuration in her 130 year old house. It worked fine; she had it cleaned every couple years, and never ran the furnace and stove at the same time. But I wouldn't think about joining them if they aren't already. Check with your local fire dpeartment or a chimney contractor.. they'll let you know what is required in your town. If there's a fire, and you did unsafe or illegal work yourself, your ins. co. may have a reason to deny the claim. Ponder this, and hope this helped.
2006-09-13 18:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by Backstage Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K.
2006-09-13 18:22:28 · answer #5 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋