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The EPA Burn Wise program promotes the importance of burning the right wood in the right way from the right sources with mission to protect human health and the environment.
Guide
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to wall framing behind fireplaces.
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Video describing the design and installation of a masonry heater retrofit project in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Document outlining important safety considerations of ventless fireplaces.
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A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.
Video
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This video gives homeowners information about wood, gas, and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts.
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Information sheet about unvented fireplaces and combustion safety.
Video
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This video shows home owners how to operate their wood stoves more efficiently to get more heat with up to one-third less wood.
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Brochure describing insulation and air-sealing details.
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2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
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Fact sheet that details the steps needed to perform a combustion appliance safety inspection to determine if fossil fuel-fired appliances are operating safely under a depressurized condition.
Guide
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Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider before attempting air sealing, insulating, and equipment retrofits in a home that has combustion appliances located within the home.