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Case Study

Communities with existing smoke bylaws:

Okanagan - Smoke Control Bylaw 773
Only US EPA (or Canadian equivalent) appliances installed, includes outdoor boilers
Only burn seasoned untreated lumber
Nuisance for any two minutes except during 15 minute following re-firing
Removal program for uncertified appliances
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Prince George - Clean Air Bylaw 7721
Only US EPA (or Canadian equivalent) appliances installed, includes outdoor boilers
No woodstove use during AQ advisory — sole source of heat excluded.
Not to operate if likely to damage human health, or interfere with life or property.
Obtain building permit for installation
Do not burn garbage or noxious materials
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Case Studies

> Town of Golden's Wood Stove Exchange Program

> Powell River Woodburning Appliance Bylaw 2083

> City of Revelstoke's Community Energy System

> Bulkley Valley Clean Air Strategy

Public Handouts

> Open Burning & Your Health

> Woodstoves and Your Health

> About Fireplaces

> About Firewood

> About Burning Poster

Reference Materials

> Health & Air Quality

> Model Wood Burning Bylaw

> Smoke Reduction Powerpoint

> Controlling Wood Smoke

> Assessment of Outdoor Wood-fired Boilers

> State of the Air Report 2006