Stay Compliant with Metro Vancouver’s New Wood-Burning Stove Policy
Upgrade to a Certified Wood-Burning Stove Insert
Metro Vancouver’s new Bylaw 1303 ban the use of uncertified wood-burning stove appliances. Red Seal helps homeowners comply with certified wood-burning stove inserts and clean gas fireplace installations. Learn about the Bylaw 1303 wood-burning stove appliance registration steps, wood-burning stove rules, and the upgrade options to keep your home compliant with the new standards.
Regional Insight
Over 50 years of hands-on experience serving Vancouver means we understand local wood-burning stove laws better than anyone.
Certified Solutions
Whether it’s a wood burning stove insert in Vancouver or a clean gas fireplace installation, Red Seal manages everything.
Safety and Compliance
Every project we do meets the current seasonal wood burning stove restrictions Vancouver, and WETT certification.
About Us
Vancouver’s Specialists in Certified Wood-Burning Stove Inserts and Gas Fireplaces
Red Seal Fireplace has served homeowners for over five decades, providing expert installation and maintenance for every gas fireplace, chimney, HVAC system, and wood-burning stove insert in Vancouver. Our work aligns with regional environmental standards, including the new wood-burning stove rules of Metro Vancouver.
We specialize in upgrading traditional fireplaces to modern, low-emission heating systems that combine performance, safety, and efficiency. Whether you’re looking for a certified wood-burning stove insert in Vancouver or exploring WETT-certified wood burning stove insert installations, our team ensures every home meets both technical and regulatory requirements.
We make every process easier for homeowners, from inspection to installation, so they can focus on comfort and ease. Red Seal continues to lead with integrity, a lot of knowledge about compliance, and the solid-fuel burning appliance ban in Metro Vancouver.
Bylaw 1303 Wood-Burning Stove Registration and Installation
We assist Metro Vancouver homeowners in registering their wood-burning stove under Bylaw 1303 and installing a wood-burning stove insert in Vancouver. Our team ensures your heating system remains fully compliant for continued use.
Registration Guidance
We’ll confirm if your appliance qualifies under Schedule A and assist you with the required declaration form to complete your registration.
Post-Deadline Support
Our technicians assess your options for unregistered or non-certified appliances, whether registration is still possible or an upgrade is required.
Certified Support
Count on us for clear direction and efficient service from start to finish so your wood-burning stove remains compliant under Bylaw 1303.
Our Services
We provide complete fireplace and chimney solutions across Metro Vancouver — from WETT inspections to installing a wood-burning stove insert in Vancouver.
Upgrade to a certified wood-burning stovee insert in Vancouver that meets seasonal wood-burning stove restrictions under Bylaw 1303 for full compliance.
We simplify the Bylaw 1303 Wood-Burning Stove Registration process. Our team guides you through documentation, eligibility checks, and submission.
Our WETT-certified inspectors assess fireplaces and stoves for emission compliance, ensuring readiness under Metro Vancouver’s seasonal wood-burning stove restrictions.
Vancouver Wood-burning Stove Bylaw
Metro Vancouver Residential Indoor Wood Burning Stove Bylaw – Effective September 15, 2025
Bylaw Reference: Metro Vancouver Regional District Residential Indoor Wood Burning Stove Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1303, 2020
Key Rule – Effective September 15, 2025
No person may discharge, or cause, permit or allow the discharge of any air contaminant into the environment from a residential wood burning stove, unless:
- The appliance is being operated outside of the Urban Containment Boundary, subject to declaration and conditions set out in the bylaw.
- The appliance is within the Urban Containment Boundary AND:
The appliance is eligible for registration under Part 4 and has been registered in compliance with Part 3, or
The appliance is not eligible for registration but is being operated within a low-income household.
What “eligible for registration” means (Schedule A)
Appliances are eligible if they are certified (CSA or US standard) Air Tight Fireplace Insert/Wood Burning Stove or the owner provides evidence that the appliance’s particulate matter emission rate does not exceed 4.5 grams per hour.
- Seasonal Prohibition (already in effect)
No indoor wood burning stove is permitted from May 15 to September 15 each year, with limited exceptions (such as sole source of heat or off-grid households).
- Registration Requirement
- Appliances eligible under Schedule A must be registered.
- Model & Serial Number must be provided at the time of registration.
- If located within the Urban Containment Boundary, registration is mandatory.
- Registration is free and requires a declaration form submitted to Metro Vancouver.
- Registration confirms that the device meets low-emission standards and may continue to be used after September 15, 2025.
- Exceptions & Allowances
- Low-income households: May continue operating non-certified appliances if they meet bylaw criteria.
- Outside the Urban Containment Boundary: Appliances may be used, but owners must file a declaration.
- Enforcement & Penalties
- Operating a non-compliant or unregistered wood-burning stove after September 15, 2025, within the Urban Containment Boundary, is a bylaw offence.
- Violations are subject to fines and enforcement under Part 6 of Bylaw 1303.
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FAQs
Can I use my wood-burning stove in Vancouver?
How to get WETT certification for my fireplace?
What seasonal limits apply to wood burning stove in Vancouver?
From May 15 to September 15, indoor wood burning stove is restricted across Metro Vancouver. Exemptions apply to low-income or off-grid households and to homes that rely on wood as their only heat source.