Making Sense of EPA Requirements

Nationally, the Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for air quality—including limits on the amount of particulate matter (microscopic particles). However, not all areas comply with these regulations and may have restrictions on the types of hearth products allowed. In some areas, local jurisdictions have requirements about the types of fireplaces that can be installed.

Air quality is an important and vital subject to everyone. Efficient burning is one exercise you can practice to help the environment and protect the quality of the air around you—inside and outside your home. Today, there are a number of different fire products offering a wide range of fuel types and products to meet national and local codes, including EPA-certified wood-burning fireplaces, stoves and inserts and pellet products. These clean-burning units, combined with efficient, gas-burning products that do not create smoke, allow you to choose the look and feel of a fire you want while practicing responsible, smart burning.

Learn more about resourceful usage and how to select an energy-efficient fireplace. Click here.