Solid fuel-burning stoves and fireplaces

Wood-burning stoves or appliances are now prohibited, as they generate too much pollution. However, residents are permitted to use these appliances in the event of a power outage lasting more than three hours.

With certain exceptions, only certified wood-burning appliances recognized by Ville de Montréal that emit no more than 2.5 g/hr of fine particles are permitted.

During smog warnings, the use of all solid fuel-burning appliances is prohibited.

What is a solid fuel-burning appliance?

Solid fuel-burning appliances consist of stoves or fireplaces designed to burn wood logs, ecological logs or coal. Gas or electric fireplaces are not solid fuel-burning appliances.

What are the alternatives to heating with wood?

You can opt in favour of a natural gas, propane or ethanol fireplace, or an electric appliance.

Complying with the by-law

If you replace your solid fuel-burning stove or fireplace with a certified model, you are required to declare it. Owners of wood-burning appliances have 120 days in which to declare their removal or replacement.

Before installing or replacing a fuel-burning heating device (wood, natural gas, fuel oil, ethanol, propane), you must obtain a permit.