Wood stove and biomass heat
The Definitive Guide to Wood Stoves for Airtight, High-Performance, and Passive Homes
...Building codes are primarily governed by the International Residential Code (IRC).
US terminology: The stove is generally called a 'direct-vent' (often used for both gas and wood appliances drawing external air) or 'sealed combustion wood stove.'
Code requirement: While the IRC does not mandate a specific airtightness...
