ᐅ Planning a Fireplace and a Range Hood?

Hi,

We have a kitchen island with a built-in exhaust system that vents outside.

Now my wife would like to have a fireplace in the living room again.

It would be placed about 50 cm (20 inches) next to the TV stand.

Here is the actual problem: since we have an open-plan entrance/kitchen/dining/living area of about 60 m² (650 sq ft), we would probably need to ensure adequate fresh air supply in the room again, right? Because the exhaust system is not a recirculation system, I would likely need to install a similar shut-off device for the exhaust system again? Or would that not be necessary given the room size?

Mahri23 schrieb:
Now the actual problem: since we have an open entrance/kitchen/dining-living room area of about 60 m² (650 sq ft), we probably need to ensure sufficient fresh air supply in the room again?

The size should not matter. Adequate fresh air supply will always be required by the chimney inspector. Ideally from outside – a room-air-independent fireplace.

Mahri23 schrieb:
Since the exhaust device is not a “recirculation” system, I probably need to provide a “shut-off device” for the exhaust system again?

I would definitely say yes to that. In the end, the chimney inspector will tell you what is required. That should be your first official step: ask them.

I just went through this myself six weeks ago; a pressure monitor was mandatory for approval even with external air supply for the room-air-independent fireplace. I installed a Broko device that works wirelessly.

Thank you for your response. I will first attend a trade fair over the weekend where the chimney installer will also be present.

The chimney sweep lives on my street, so I’ll probably invite him for a beer sometime. Then he can take a look at everything on site directly.

I also still have the “little issue” with the clearance requirements for the flue outside… it would fall within a 15-meter (50-foot) radius, which means the chimney would need to be built higher. Since the neighbor’s windows are at the ridge height.

Mahri23 schrieb:
I also have the "little problem" with the clearance requirements for the outdoor exhaust... it would fall within a 15-meter (50-foot) radius, which means the chimney would have to be built higher. The neighbor’s windows are at the ridge height.

That’s frustrating. The current rules for new chimneys are really inconvenient. Fortunately, I was still covered by previous regulations; otherwise, I would have had to install such a tall structure as well.

nordanney schrieb:
Fortunately, I still had grandfathering rights; otherwise, I would have had to install such a tall structure as well.

Yes, that also discourages me a bit from this project. It would look quite awkward on our roof. Especially since the chimney would then extend above the photovoltaic system...

Alternatively, a gas fireplace (which doesn’t require a large chimney) or ethanol? Yes, it’s not the same as a “real” fire.