By Do you need a permit to install a wood burner?
If you want to install, replace or relocate any appliance that contains fire (new or second-hand), you will need a building consent. If you are installing a wood burner or indoor fire, the appliance must comply with both: the national regulations, as set out on the Ministry for the Environment website.
Are fireplaces illegal in NZ?
From next May, indoor open fireplaces must be disabled and pre-2005 burners must be removed or replaced before a house can be sold. Indoor coal fires will be banned from the same date, a year earlier than first planned. From October 2018, the use of indoor open fires and pre-2005 burners will be banned.
Are wood burners legal?
The short answer is no, wood burning stoves are not going to be banned. Regulations will be in place to limit the most unclean solid fuels in favour of more efficient ‘Ready to Burn’ logs. You will be allowed to continue using a log burner in your home.
How much clearance does a wood burning stove need?
At least 36 inches of clearance must be allowed between the top of a stove and an unprotected ceiling. Brick or stone provide little or no protection for a combustible wall since they are good conductors of heat.
What log burners will be banned?
It is not banning wood or coal burning stoves….The changes will mean:
- Sales of bagged traditional house coal will be phased out by February 2021, and the sale of loose house coal direct to customers will end by 2023.
- Sales of wet wood in small units (less than 2m cube) will be phased out from February 2021.
Is solid fuel being banned?
Yes – Open fires and fireplaces will no longer be able to be sold as solid fuel heating appliances after 2022.
What wood burners will be banned?
The changes will mean:
- Sales of bagged traditional house coal will be phased out by February 2021, and the sale of loose house coal direct to customers will end by 2023.
- Sales of wet wood in small units (less than 2m cube) will be phased out from February 2021.
Do wood burners add value to a house?
While many people choose a log burner to fulfil a dream of a cosy home, others are much more practical! Wood burners can add value to your house, too. In fact, we have done our research and have found most sources suggest your home value can increase by up to 5% by installing a log burner!
How far should a wood stove pipe be from the wall?
18 inches
An unprotected stove pipe should be at least 18 inches from an unprotected wall or ceiling. And if the legs of the stove provide a clearance of less than 6 inches, the recommendation is to install 2 to 4 inches of hollow masonry with a sheet of 28-gauge sheet metal under it.