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What are the restrictions on buying or selling a used woodstove or fireplace in Benton County?

Since July 1, 1992, only EPA certified wood stoves and fireplace inserts may be legally sold or installed in Washington. There should be a metal tag permanently affixed to the device that will indicate EPA certification. According to Washington State law and BCAA Regulation 1, it is illegal to advertise to sell, offer to sell, sell, bargain, exchange, or give away an uninstalled used uncertified fireplace or woodstove. If you have any questions, please contact the BCAA.

A list of EPA certified woodstoves can be found at the Washington State Department of Ecology Air Program website.