Wood Stoves, Fireplace Inserts and Chimneys- Permits and Safety Tips
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Wood-burning equipment must be installed properly to prevent fires and injuries. That’s why state law requires that a permit, inspection, and approval be obtained from Portland Permitting & Development when installing a wood stove, fireplace, wood stove insert, or chimney in the City of Portland.
When you need a permit for a chimney, fireplace, heat exchanger, pellet stove, stove, or wood stove
Project type
Type of permit and inspection
Fees to pay
Installation of a wood stove, fireplace wood stove insert, wood furnace, pellet stove or any solid fuel burning appliance
Minimum fee plus state surcharge
Installation of a factory built chimney or metal chimney
Construction or repair of a masonry fireplace and/or chimney
Based on the fair market valuation of the project
If stove or heat exchanger installation includes a fan and/or required electrical wiring
electrical ↗ in addition to any other required permit
Based on the number of circuits affected by the work
Installation of a heat exchanger only, no fan or wiring necessary
none
none