Wood stoves & fireplaces

Homeowners need to get a building permit before installing a solid fuel burning appliance, such as a wood stove or fireplace, in a home or accessory structure.

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Apply online for a permit

Use Permits Online to apply for a building permit. Incomplete applications will result in delays.

Permits Online

Before applying:

  1. Review the development and building permit process to understand application requirements.
  2. Review the relevant building permit application for required documentation.

How to apply

  • Submit a permit application via Permits Online
  • If you cannot access Permits Online, application forms may be dropped off at the Zoning & Permits office

View alterations application form (PDF, 244KB)
View detached garages & accessory structures application form (PDF, 396KB)

Zoning & Permits office

Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Unit 31-30 Fort Street
204-986-5140

Fees & Charges Placeholder

Fees & charges

Development permit is not needed

Installing a solid fuel burning appliance, such as a wood stove or fireplace, inside a structure does not require a development permit per the Winnipeg Zoning By-law.

 

Building permit is needed

Per the Winnipeg Building By-law, a building permit is needed to install a solid fuel burning appliance, such as a wood stove, sauna heater, or fireplace, in a home or accessory structure.

Note: All solid fuel burning appliances will require a Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) certified inspection report to be submitted after installation.  Find a WETT certified professional in Manitoba.

 

Construction information

Certified, manufactured appliances must be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and CSA Standard B365: Installation code for solid-fuel-burning appliances and equipment. Appliances must bear the certification label from the certifying agency.

Agencies that provide acceptable certifications and labeling:

Certification mark for CSA International

CSA International

(formerly the Canadian Standards Association)

Certification mark for Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Certification Mark

Underwriters Laboratories of Canada

Certification mark for Intertek Testing Services

Intertek Testing Services

(formerly Warnock Hersey Professional Services Ltd.)

Electrical installations

Separate electrical permits are needed to add required carbon monoxide detectors, and any other electrical work related to the appliance installation.

 

Questions?

Get help by calling Permits Direct Line at 204-986-5140 or by visiting our contact directory.

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