1984 Jotul 3 Fireplace Stove info needed

[Carey]

I live in So. California. And I am finishing building a house in the mountains. There is a fellow nearby who has a 1984 Jotul Fireplace Stove 3 (it also says UL 737 NBK) he wants to sell it. On the back it also says RPT 11.01.84 then it says Date of Mfg 0-9-85. Its in good shape and has never been used! He bought it new some 27 years ago but never put a fire in it.
My questions:
1. Do you think this old stove would be approved by the building inspector?
2. The old stove doesn't have a heat shield that the new ones have. Did they make one for it? Do you know where that can be found?
I don't want to buy something that won't pass inspection.
Thanks

 

[begreen]

What do CA statutes require? Sounds like an awesome find but in WA or OR it wouldn't be approved due to it's pre-EPA status. Check with your local inspecting authority. If they are ok with the stove then go for it assuming this is the right stove for the job.

 

[Carey]

Thanks for the advice. I'll see if california posts its EPA requirements, and if JOTUL lists the emissions for the old #3.