American Energy Systems Catalytic BBF - Manual (Page 15)

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3. Questions to ask the local code department include but are not limited to:
a. Are there any local codes that impact installation and how do they differ from national codes?
b. What are the applicable local codes and any differences that will guide the installation of a stove covered
in this manual?
c. Country Flame stoves are approved for mobile home installation. What are the local codes governing
mobile home installation?
d. What electrical code must the stove power outlet meet? Country Flame’s woodstove requires a grounded
three-prong electrical outlet rated at 120VAC, 60Hz, and 15A.
e. What, if any, local code amendments are there concerning woodstove installation?
f. Does a permit need to be obtained before the stove is installed?
g. What is the cost of a permit, if it is required?
h. What is the local code concerning rooms where a woodstove cannot be installed?
i. Are smoke detectors required by local code? How many and where are they to be located? Country
Flame strongly recommends the use of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the home.
ALTERNATE MINIMUM CLEARANCES
1. Alternate minimum clearances can be obtained by following what is known as the 12 RULE.
2.
Essentially, the 12 RULE states that no clearance can ever be less than twelve inches (12” or 300mm) from a
catalytic stove to any COMBUSTIBLE WALL regardless of the additional type of protection provided for a specific
combustible wall. Refer to FIGURE 2 for 12 RULE examples.
FIGURE 2: *12 RULE CLEARANCE SYSTEMS
3. If the 12 RULE is used, additional wall protection must be provided to protect combustible walls from radiated
heat.
4.
Clearance reductions apply only to the clearances found in TABLE 1 of this manual for single wall stovepipe.
Reduced clearances CANNOT be applied to the already reduced clearances of a double wall insulated pipe with an added