24 C.F.R. § 200.936

§ 200.936 Supplementary specific procedural requirements under HUD building products certification program for solid fuel type room heaters and fireplace stoves. (24 CFR Part 200)

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Verified 8/21/2026 · Next check 9/20/2026
effective 8/21/2026FederalAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

24 C.F.R. § 200.936
(a) Applicable standards. Solid fuel type room heaters and fireplace stoves certified under the HUD Building Products Certification Program shall be designed, assembled and tested in conformance with the following standards, which are incorporated by reference:

(1) ANSI/UL 737 (1978), for fireplace stoves;

(2) ANSI/UL 1482 (1979), for solid fuel type room heaters with coal amendments.

(b) Labelling. (1) Under the procedures set forth in paragraph (d)(6) of § 200.935, concerning labelling of a product, the administrator's validation mark and the manufacturer's certification of compliance with the applicable standards are required to be on the certification label issued by the administrator to the manufacturer. In the case of solid fuel type room heaters and fireplace stoves, the following additional information must be included on the certification label:

(i) The manufacturer's statement of conformance to the HUD Building Products Certification Program;

(ii) The manufacturer's name and the identity and location of manufacturing plant;

(iii) The specification designation and manufacturer series or model number; and

(iv) The type of fuel to be used.

(2) The certification label must be permanently affixed to the heater or stove and be readily visible after the heater or stove is installed.

(c) Periodic tests and quality control inspections. Under the procedures set forth in paragraph (d)(8) of § 200.935, concerning periodic tests and quality control inspections, the frequency of testing for a product must be described in the specific building product certification program. In the case of solid fuel type room heaters and fireplace stoves, testing and inspection shall be conducted as follows:

(1) Once every four years, beginning with the initial administrator visit, a sample of each certified product shall be selected by the administrator for testing for compliance with the applicable standards in a laboratory which has been accredited under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.

(2) The administrator shall visit the manufacturer's facility two times a year to assure that the initially accepted quality control procedures are being followed.
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Plain English

Under 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.936, solid fuel room heaters and fireplace stoves that participate in HUD's Building Products Certification Program must be designed, assembled, and tested against specific ANSI/UL standards—ANSI/UL 737 for fireplace stoves and ANSI/UL 1482 for solid fuel room heaters. Each certified unit must carry a permanently affixed, readily visible label that includes the administrator's validation mark, the manufacturer's compliance certification, plant identity, model number, and the type of fuel the unit is designed to burn. Ongoing compliance is maintained through product testing at an accredited laboratory once every four years and two annual facility visits by the program administrator.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on September 4, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers who supply or install solid fuel room heaters or fireplace stoves in HUD-program-covered housing should verify that any such appliance bears the certification label required by 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.936, including the fuel-type designation and manufacturer information. A compliant operator generally confirms that the label is permanently affixed and remains readily visible after installation, rather than obscured by surrounding fixtures or finishes. Keeping documentation of a unit's certified status—such as the model number and specification designation shown on the label—supports demonstration of compliance during inspections or audits.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.936, tenants living in housing where solid fuel room heaters or fireplace stoves are provided have an interest in knowing whether those appliances carry the required HUD certification label, which should be permanently affixed and visible after installation. If a heater or stove appears to lack this label or shows signs of non-compliance with the program's standards, tenants can raise the issue with their local HUD field office or a housing authority overseeing the property. Tenant-rights organizations and HUD's own complaint resources can help residents understand what documentation they are entitled to review and what general enforcement paths exist under this provision.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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