Have the installation inspected and approved by the City building inspector. Provide receipts for the replacement costs. Provide a certificate from Pendleton Sanitary Service verifying that the old, uncertified wood stove or insert has been properly disposed of. Contractors may provide these steps. Homeowners who choose to install the new system themselves will be eligible for the cost of the new heating system only, not for labor .
Wood smoke contains both particles and gases.
Both particulates and gases may contain cancer-causing materials. Older wood stoves not only emit more pollutants, but they are less efficient at heating your home. Converting to natural gas, electric, propane, pellet, oil or other type of approved heating unit increases fuel efficiency and greatly reduces emissions. This helps the City of Pendleton meet national and state air quality standards which are set to protect our health. It is important that older, inefficient wood stoves are not reused.