Can I buy, sell, exchange, give-away, or reinstall my uncertified device?

No, it's illegal to buy, sell, exchange, give-away, or reinstall an uncertified wood-burning device. Wood stoves, fireplaces, and other solid fuel burning devices sold in Washington must be certified to meet both EPA and Washington state emission standards.

Click the following link for emission standards for various wood-burning devices:

WA Ecology – Wood stoves & other home heating

Click to learn more about the laws on wood-burning devices:

Regulation I, Section 13.03 (PDF), Washington Administrative Code: 173-433.

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1. Why is there this special rule in the Smoke Reduction Zone?
2. Are you going to expand this rule to the rest of the county at some point?
3. How can I tell if my wood stove is legal to use?
4. When did the wood stove rule go into effect?
5. Where does the wood stove rule apply?
6. I would like to replace my old, uncertified wood stove, but I need help with the cost.
7. What does "render inoperable" mean?
8. What do I do with an uncertified stove?
9. Can I buy, sell, exchange, give-away, or reinstall my uncertified device?
10. What about my fireplace? Is that affected by the rule?
11. I have an old stove, but it is the only source of heat I have in my house.
12. How will the Agency enforce this rule?
13. Will you ask to enter homes?
14. Where can I find more info about this rule and the state law that authorizes it?