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Do I need a building consent to install a heating systems eg, wood / pellet / diesel burners, gas fires, electric heat pumps etc?
All solid and liquid fuel space heaters (ie, wood, pellet, or diesel burners) require a building consent.
To be installed in Christchurch they must have:
Environment Canterbury (ECan) approval:If the site is in ECan's Clear Air Zone 1 (in general, the urban areas of Christchurch), a wood or pellet burner can only be installed when a coal or wood burner already exists in the house. If the house is new or doesn't already have a solid fuel heater in it, a resource consent from ECan will be required in addition to a building consent.
Nature's Flame (Solid Energy) and WH Harris have approval from Ecan to install 405 approved pellet fires (maximum 40mg/MJ) in new homes or homes that do not have a woodburner, open fire or other solid fuel burner now in Christchurch Clean Air Zone, contact Nature's Flame or WH Harris if you wish to install a pellet fire under their Resource consent.
The burner must be on ECan’s approved list. (See link below)Note: For ECan approval enquiries contact Environment Canterbury 'Clean Air Now' line on the number below or for more information on ECan Clean Air Zones see the 'Ecan Home Heating Rules for Christchurch' link below.
Christchurch City Council approval: The appropriate building consent application form must be completed, fee paid, and the application approved before the fire is installed. All burners shown on the list of authorised appliances have had their installation instructions checked and approved by the City Council, so the application can be processed promptly (normally at the counter while you wait) if the form is filled out completely and accurately.
The application form requires a full plan of the house to be provided. This is to locate the burner, and also the position of smoke detectors that may be required. This plan must also include any sleepout on the property, and if an oil burner is used show the position & details of the storage tank.
A Code Compliance Certificate must be issued before the burner is used. This involves filling the relevant application form and having an inspection carried out by the Council. Please note that use of the burner before the issue of the Code Compliance Certificate may jeopardise your insurance.
Second Hand solid / liquid fuel burners cannot be installed unless:
• A current Clean Air approval label is attached to the appliance (not applicable to some minor rural areas of Christchurch).
• Written evidence is provided to show that the appliance meets Building Code requirements. (An acceptable method is a satisfactory report from the manufacturer or manufacturers agent)
• A new inner flue is required in all cases.
• The issue of a building consent does not relieve the owner of any duty or responsibility under any other act.
Other heating systems requiring building consentAny system using reticulated water e.g. under floor and/or radiatorsAll HVAC systems (excluding heat pumps.)
Heaters not requiring building consent:Gas heaters (permanently fixed in place) do not need a building consent, but they must be installed by a registered gas fitter who will certify their own work.Fixed electric space heaters, including heat pumps do not require building consents but they must be installed by registered electricians who certify their own work.
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For more details please ring the "Clean Air Now" line at Environment Canterbury, on the above number.
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