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Outdoor Furnaces - Manufacturers WITH EPA-Certified Models => Portage & Main => Topic started by: almostplumb on April 25, 2014, 09:19:05 AM

Title: Distance from house
Post by: almostplumb on April 25, 2014, 09:19:05 AM: Imposing on you all again for some pre purchase input. This time on distance from house to OWB. We've only been considering the P&M 250 vs
CB 1450/2400. Our concern is placement. The P & M dealer said 25 ft away is minimal and he prefers 35 ft. The CB dealer called the
manufacturer and checked the regs and said only 4 ft is needed. Given our terrain, this makes a difference. We can adjust for the old
chimney rule of 3 ft higher than any roof within 10 ft though the CB dealer says given the FD fan, this is not an issue. Prevailing wind, BTW,
is away from the house in all locations. Can't believe it's manufacturer dependent, but we could be wrong. (We also realize insurance may
play a part).
Title: Re: Distance from house
Post by: Jwood on April 25, 2014, 09:49:06 AM: You better check with your insurance company on that one, along with local ordinances.
Title: Re: Distance from house
Post by: almostplumb on April 25, 2014, 10:25:01 AM: The CB dealer claims there's no state (PA) issue. The locals depend on the state. I would change insurance if that is the only drawback.
Title: Re: Distance from house
Post by: slimjim on April 25, 2014, 11:07:47 AM: 3 feet from combustibles minimum for the 250, local codes apply so check with your code enforcement officer
Title: Re: Distance from house
Post by: almostplumb on April 25, 2014, 11:31:59 AM: Thanks slimjim. Can almost reach out the window and load it. We're in Appalachia so we don't worry about locals.
Title: Re: Distance from house
Post by: almostplumb on April 25, 2014, 07:13:40 PM: Small update for PA residents. I researched online what the PA regs are. It appears the only
requirements are EPA Phase II, a 10 ft high smokestack and a 50 ft property line setback.
The indication is that it is limited beyond that and is recommending the local authorities
add to it. A few appear to have increased those limits and some have placed time frames
such as Sept to March only. My township shows nothing online but I emailed them to see
if they have any additional ordinances. Thought this might be of interest. Sorry if you all
already knew this. Doesn't seem too restrictive to me.
Title: Re: Distance from house
Post by: fireboss on April 25, 2014, 07:25:57 PM: I have mine 14' from my house makes it nice when there is bad weather or deep snow! My town said it has tobe12' so I made it 14' to make them happy!