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Greetings,
I live in central Michigan and have rocket mass heater.  My insurance company is requiring me to have it inspected and certified by the County.  The County won't approve it unless I have a seal from a mechanical engineer....I am now looking for someone who will give me the seal without breaking the bank.  I have scale drawings and pictures of the construction process if that helps.
Thanks...b
 
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HI Byron,   Welcome to the forums!

Each area is different when it comes to insurance and RMH's. I found this thread on codes and thought there might be something in it that could help until someone more knowledgeable in that area can help you out further.   Good luck!

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Some engineers will be more amenable than others. Keep asking around. (The same goes for insurance companies.)

Perhaps also check for local masons who build mass heaters; they may have some insights or contacts.
 
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