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CT SB00066
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2014
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
- Prohibits construction, installation, or operation of outdoor wood-burning furnaces after July 8, 2005, unless the furnace was already in use prior to that date or meets specified requirements
- Requires new outdoor wood-burning furnaces to be located at least 200 feet from the nearest residence not served by the furnace
- Requires chimney installation to exceed the height of roof peaks of residences within 500 feet (not to exceed 55 feet total) that are not served by the furnace
- Prohibits burning any material other than chemically untreated wood in outdoor wood-burning furnaces
- Violations are classified as infractions subject to fines of up to $90 per day, with enforcement by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection or affected municipalities
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Outdoor Wood-burning Furnaces.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/6/2014
Committee Referrals
Environment2/11/2014
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