ASHRAE 62.2 Committee Moves to Ban Vent-Free Products

The ASHRAE Board of Directors approved Addendum ‘j’ for publication in Standard 62.2, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings, during its October 14th meeting. Recall that Addendum ‘j’ prohibits unvented combustion space heaters in ASHRAE-compliant homes, effectively banning all vent-free hearth appliances if a jurisdiction adopts these provisions of the ASHRAE standards … Continue reading ASHRAE 62.2 Committee Moves to Ban Vent-Free Products

ASHRAE 62.2 Ban on Vent-Free Appliances Moves out of Committee

The ASHRAE 62.2 Committee convened in January for the group’s Winter Conference. The Committee discussed Addendum ‘j,’ which would prohibit all vent-free heaters in ASHRAE 62.2-compliant homes. Commentors opposing Addendum ‘j’ addressed the committee in hopes of either modifying or overturning the addendum. Despite a lively discussion and industry opposition, the 62.2 Committee is moving … Continue reading ASHRAE 62.2 Ban on Vent-Free Appliances Moves out of Committee

Hearth Showroom Opening at Reading Rock’s Columbus and Newark Locations

Reading Rock, Inc., industry leader in distribution of quality building materials, has decided to consolidate their Pickerington, Ohio hearth showroom to their Columbus and Newark, Ohio locations. Starting in March, 2022 both locations will display burning fireplaces and other hearth accessories in their showrooms. This consolidation of the showroom provides Reading Rock the opportunity to … Continue reading Hearth Showroom Opening at Reading Rock’s Columbus and Newark Locations

Forced Electrification Initiatives to Ramp Up in 2022

As the HPBA Government Affairs team prepares for state legislative sessions to start, we anticipate that forced electrification will continue to find its way into the discussion, and not just on the West Coast. Whether in state legislatures, city councils or in building codes and regulations, environmental advocates are looking to hastily and fundamentally change … Continue reading Forced Electrification Initiatives to Ramp Up in 2022

Build Back Better Legislation Stalled in U.S. Senate

In November 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better (BBB) Bill, sending it over to the Senate for deliberation. The $1.75 trillion social policy and climate change bill includes language that affects the hearth industry in various ways. Since then, BBB has stalled in the Senate. Prospects for passage are unclear … Continue reading Build Back Better Legislation Stalled in U.S. Senate