Are Ventless Fireplaces Legal?
There is no single US or Canadian answer. Here is what California, New York City and Canada’s gas code actually say, and how to check your own address.
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Where Are Ventless Fireplaces Banned?
California bars selling unvented heaters and New York City prohibits installing them. Most other ban claims are undated. Sourced list, checked July 2026.
Are Ventless Gas Fireplaces Safe? An Honest Answer
A neutral answer with nothing to sell: what a vent-free burner puts in your room, what the ODS does and does not do, and where it is never allowed.