Building hearth for WB insert

[jjbaer]

Update......I picked-up my Jotul C450 insert at the dealers the other day ($2154 plus tax) and took it home. It's sitting in my living room awaiting delivery of my liner and my installing it. I bought 20 ft of 6" 316Ti ss, a stove connector, a tube of high-temp caulk, an insulation kit (25 ft of 1/2" thick insulation, adhesive, and wire mesh) and a one-piece combo wind screen/storm cap that screws onto my top tile and pivots open for cleaning, all for $700 delivered. Going to get a permit tomorrow and sheet metal to start the lower block-off plate.

Sounds great - keep us posted on your progress!

Gooserider

Update.....I went to the city inspectors office to apply for a permit to install the insert and the inspector happened to be there and he told me none was needed. At first I thought he didn't hear me correctly so I explained what was there now (old Buck Stove Insert) and what I was planning on putting in (a new EPA approved WB insert) and he said again, no permit was required.....so, slightly amazed, I'm now only awaiting liner delivery so that I can begin the install....

Tell Elk - we keep telling him that it seems not all places require permits - he keeps insisting a permit is needed to do a safe install....

Will do. I think I can use a self-checklist that I can send the insurance co to show I covered the items that need to be addressed.

 

[Harley]

As far as the homeowner's insurance. I'd just let them know what you did (in writing), and were told a permit was not required by the town, and tell them they are welcome to inspect if they want to. Other than that, I would think you would be fine, both town and insurance-wise. Good luck on the installation.