Ban on the use of open fireplaces in 123 municipalities in Isère – Latest press releases – Press room – News

From October 1, 2024, the use of open fireplaces will be prohibited in 123 municipalities in Isère to preserve your air and your health

The21 July 2023, un arrested prefectural ato stoptuse non-efficient individual wood heating appliances in 297 municipalities sensitive to air quality, according to a progressive schedule : cand order comes into force on 1^is October 2024 in the municipalities of Grenoble Alpes Métropole, Grésivaudan and Pays Voironnais. This ban will then be gradually extended to other territories and other non-efficient wood heating appliances.s.

According to data from ATMO Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the region’s official air quality observatory, individual wood heating is responsible for 70% of annual emissions of fine particles and 30% of organic compounds. volatile in 297 municipalities in Isère. These data can be generalized to all municipalities in Isère, making this practice the majority contributor to this type of air pollution which aggravates chronic diseases (respiratory conditions, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, etc.) and causes irritation of the mucous membranes, heart and nervous system disorders and headaches to the inhabitants of the territory.

Given this issue and to better protect the health of residents and the quality of the air, it is necessary to act on the quality of wood heating appliances, the quality of the wood used and the practices for using fireplaces. .

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