BU654 Installation and maintenance of solid fuel appliances (2020)

This bulletin outlines considerations for installation, use and maintenance of solid fuel appliances. Solid fuel-burning appliances can be free standing or built in. Terms used for built-in appliances include inbuilt heaters, fireplace heaters, inset or insert fires, slow combustion solid fuel stoves and solid fuel space heaters, which may be installed in an existing fireplace and/or chimney or in a new construction.

Solid fuel appliances, including flue pipes and chimneys, must be regularly cleaned and maintained.