About Wood Heat

Heating with wood can be a very satisfying experience. There's nothing quite like the warm glow of a wood fire on a cold winter's night. But are you sure that your wood heat system is as safe as it could be?

Ideas about wood heat safety have changed a lot over the last ten years. Until recently, it was often hard to get good advice on how to install a wood heating system safely. That is no longer the case!

There's been considerable research into what makes for a safe wood heat installation, and there is now an official code that specifies exactly how wood heat appliances should be installed. Most new appliances are tested to recognized standards and come with reliable installation instructions. Wood heat appliance retailers, installers and inspectors are now able to attend training and certification programs. They can give you up-to-date advice on safe installation if you are buying an appliance or upgrading your wood heat system.

MUTUAL PROTECT

Ontario’s Farm Mutuals want to help prevent you from becoming a victim.

We’ve joined forces with the Ontario Provincial Police to bring you MUTUAL PROTECT. It’s a simple and reliable way to have your valuables permanently linked to you. Because we know the program works, we’re making the necessary tools available to you completely free of charge. Contact us or an OPP office to pick up a MUTUAL PROTECT engraver. Write your vehicle license plate number on all your easily portable valuables.

Return the engraver when you’re finished and you’ll receive your free MUTUAL PROTECT window stickers to
let thieves know your home is off limits!

Places to Make Your Mark:

In Your Home: On computer equipment, TV’s, VCR’s, stereos, cameras, game machines, video equipment
and jewelry.

In Your Vehicle: Personal property, cell phones and other electronic equipment.

In Your Business: On computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, hand tools and other portable equipment.

In Your Closet: On expensive clothing such as leather jackets or fur coats, use a ballpoint pen for the same protection.