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“Fortunately, current technology provides for fireplace units that are EPA approved,” states Klayton Tapley, CEO of The Fireplace Place. “In fact, retrofitting an existing wood burning fireplace with a new insert can exceed EPA regulations.”In a January 3, 2014 article, “EPA moves to regulate new wood stoves,” Washington Post reporter, Lenny Bernstein, explains that the EPA’s proposed regulation, “would require manufacturers of wood stoves, wood-pellet stoves, forced-air wood furnaces, wood boilers, fireplace inserts and masonry heaters to build a generation of devices that burn 80 percent more cleanly than current models.”
The regulation restrictions would affect over 85,000 wood burning stoves and fireplaces estimated to be sold in 2015. Bernstein reassures existing owners that, “The new rules do not apply to wood heaters already in use or to residential fireplaces, backyard fire containers or fire pits used by campers and beachgoers. Nor do they apply to smokers, wood-fired barbecues or pizza ovens.”
Tapley continues, “Due to modern designs with the built-in re-burn systems, today's wood burning inserts can produce burn times of up to 14 hours. Think about that! That is only 2 loads of wood per day versus every 45 minutes in an open fireplace. A secondary benefit of the re-burn system is lowered emissions. Open fireplaces or non-EPA approved stoves emit up to 80 grams of harmful emissions per hour into the ozone system. By using a modern EPA approved wood insert, we can lower these harmful emissions to as low as 0.58 grams per hour.”
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About The Fireplace Place:
The Fireplace Place is based out of Atlanta, Georgia, and offers a wide range of fireplace and hearth products, plus an extensive maintenance and service plan. Fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves and more can provide years of enjoyment, increase home values, and can even qualify homeowners for a 10% tax credit. The Fireplace Place offers a free consultation and guides customers every step of the way in creating the look and style that will be the focal point of any room.
Contact Info:
Name: Klayton Tapley
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Organization: The Fireplace Place
Address: 3530 N. Henry Blvd., Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone: 770-999-0643
Website: http://efireplaceplace.com
Release ID: 63499
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