Wood Burning
The burning of firewood represents approximately 47.5% of the total emission of fine particles in the air, and the resulting smoke can have adverse effects on the health of citizens, as it consists of nearly 100 various toxic substances. Concerned with providing a healthy environment for residents, the City of Dorval has adopted regulations with respect to solid-fuel burning heating appliances and fireplaces.
In fact, it is prohibited to replace or install solid-fuel burning heating appliances unless they are certified to have atmospheric emission levels equal to or less than 2.5 grams/hour of fine particles. Also:
- Since December 1, 2018, it is prohibited to use any solid-fuel burning appliances or fireplaces unless they emit 2.5 grams/hour of fine particles or less, or they are certified pellet-burning appliances according to CSA (Canada) or EPA (US) standards.
- It is prohibited for citizens to make use of their appliances or fireplaces during a smog warning and to use the following materials as fuel in a wood-burning appliance: wet or unseasoned wood, waste, treated or painted wood, plastic and rubber products, used oil, paints and solvents, charcoal, glossy or coloured paper, and particle boards.
- Citizens who choose not to replace their appliance or to bring it up to code are not permitted to use it, except in the case of a power outage lasting more than three hours.
Subsidy for the Replacement of Wood-Burning Appliances
The City of Dorval is now offering financial assistance to help them replace their current appliance with one that respects environmental standards. This program is designed for houses only (single-family, duplexes or triplexes, multi-family or a residential part of a mixed-use building).
The following replacement appliances are eligible:
- Wood-burning appliance emitting 2.5 g/h or less
- EPA or CAN/CSA-B415.1 certified pellet appliance
- Electric or gas (natural or propane) appliance
The maximum financial aid awarded is as follows (supported by an invoice):
- $1,250 per dwelling for all complying appliances that were installed since December 12, 2018.
- $1,000 per dwelling for all complying appliances that were installed between November 26, 2015 and December 11, 2018.
Documents required for the subsidy request:
1) Subsidy request form
2) Picture of your original wood burning appliance (appliance that will be replaced)
3) Final bill for the new appliance conforming to the new by-law (for wood burning appliances, please indicate emissions (g/h))
4) Picture of the conforming appliance installed
► Bring your 4 documents to the Urban Planning Department (60 Martin Avenue) or send them via email to amenagementurbain@ville.dorval.qc.ca
For the details, consult the integral version of the by-law concerning this financial assistance, by clicking here. (PDF - 101 KB)
Information: 514 633-4084
To consult the integral version of the by-law concerning wood burning, please click here. (PDF - 46 KB)
Privacy Policy and Protection of Personal Information
The information collected via this form is required to process subsidy applications for wood burning appliances replacement. It is intended to be processed exclusively by City of Dorval employees who require access to it in the course of their duties, as well as by current or future subcontractors or partners for exclusively technical and logistical reasons. Physical, organizational, contractual, and technological security measures have been put in place to protect it. We will use, disclose, or retain these records only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes and to the extent permitted or required by law. You have the right to access and rectify your personal information, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. If consent is refused or withdrawn, please note that we may not be able to process your request. For any inquiries, please contact our Privacy Officer, Louiza Sadoun, at lsadoun@ville.dorval.qc.ca.