In 2020, there were 539 fire incidents involving chimneys, fireplaces, and woodstoves in Massachusetts. These fires caused 3 civilian injuries, 6 firefighter injuries, and $3.4 million in property losses.

Tips for safe use of wood, coal, and pellet stoves

  • You need a building permit before installing fireplaces, wood, pellet or coal-burning stoves. The local building inspector must inspect new fireplaces, and wood, pellet, or coal-burning stoves before they are used as required by the Massachusetts State Building Code. Read More…