REFUND PAYMENTS FOR WOOD-BURNING DEVICE CONVERSIONS

Denver Revised Municipal Code ch. 53, art. XIII

in effect

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 53-521 Definitions.

Sec. 53-521. - Definitions. The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them: (1) Approved pellet stove means a wood-burning appliance used to produce domestic space heating which has been designated as an approved pellet stove by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission. (2) Boiler means a fuel-burning appliance used primarily for heating spaces, other than the space where the appliance is located, by the distribution through pipes of a gas or fluid heated in the appliance. (3) Colorado Phase III certified wood stove means a wood-burning device that has been tested, certified and labeled for emission performance in accordance with criteria and procedures specified in the federal regulations 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart AAA and meets the emission standards set forth in Subsection 60.532(b)(1) or (2). (4) Cookstove means an appliance that is designed primarily for cooking food and that has an oven. (5) Fireplace insert means a self-contained, ventable, fuel-fired stove capable of burning fuel to produce domestic space heating and manufactured in a configuration enabling its placement within the opening of a conventional fireplace. (6) Freestanding stove means a self-contained, ventable device capable of burning fuel to produce domestic space heating. (7) Furnace means a fuel-burning appliance that is designed to be located outside of ordinary living areas and that warms spaces, other than the space where the appliance is located, by the distribution of air heated in the appliance through ducts. (8) Gas log set means a natural gas-fired appliance, typically in the form of a fireplace grate with artificial logs and fire coals, that can be placed within a conventional fireplace opening to give the appearance of a wood fire when operated. (9) Licensed vendor means a person in the business of selling at retail who has obtained a city retail sales license as those terms are used in articles II and III of this chapter. (10) Qualified replacement unit means: a. A fireplace insert or freestanding stove, provided such insert or stove uses a natural gas fuel; or b. A fireplace insert or freestanding stove, provided such insert or stove uses wood fuel and is a Colorado Phase III certified wood stove; or c. An approved pellet stove. This term shall also include any stove pipe and fire safety material required for installation. Qualified replacement unit does not include a boiler, water heater, furnace, cookstove or gas log set. (11) Sales tax or use tax means a sales tax or use tax imposed by or assessable under this chapter of the Revised Municipal Code. (Ord. No. 862-92, § 1, 11-24-92)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 53-522 Administration by manager of finance.

Sec. 53-522. - Administration by manager of finance. The administration of this article is hereby vested in the manager of finance who shall prescribe application forms and may make reasonable rules and regulations in conformity with this article for the proper administration of the same. (Ord. No. 862-92, § 1, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 775-07, § 220, 12-29-07)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 53-523 Application for payment.

Sec. 53-523. - Application for payment. Application for payment under this article may be filed with the manager of finance only in the following manner: An applicant shall file an application only after having fully paid all sales taxes or use taxes assessed under the Denver Revised Municipal Code to a licensed vendor for the purchase of a qualified replacement unit that qualifies the purchaser for a refund under this article. The application procedure shall be in accordance with the provisions set forth in section 53-43 of this Code, except that all applications must be filed with the manager of finance within thirty (30) days after the date of the notice of final inspection approval issued by the city for the qualified replacement unit. The applications shall include the original purchase receipt evidencing payment of the sales or use tax and any other documentation required by the manager of finance. (Ord. No. 862-92, § 1, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 775-07, § 221, 12-29-07)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 53-524 Payment from unapportioned tax account.

Sec. 53-524. - Payment from unapportioned tax account. The manager of finance, after examination of applications filed with the manager for payments under this article, shall find and determine the eligibility of persons applying for payment under this article and the amount of payment, if any, to which such person is entitled, and shall pay to such person such payment from the funds deposited in the unapportioned sales, use and lodger's tax account, and no other, without delay. (Ord. No. 862-92, § 1, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 775-07, § 222, 12-29-07)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 53-525 Payment to eligible persons.

Sec. 53-525. - Payment to eligible persons. (a) A person is eligible for payment under this article when the person: (1) Purchases a qualified replacement unit prior to January 1, 1996; and (2) Pays a sales tax or use tax assessed on the purchase; and (3) Obtains a permit from the city for the installation of the qualified replacement unit; and (4) Uses the qualified replacement unit for the conversion of an existing solid fuel-fired heating device in the city; and (5) Files an acceptable application with the manager. (b) The manager of finance shall pay to a person eligible for payment under this article, provided application is filed with the manager as required by this article, an amount equal to the sales tax or use tax the person pays to the city under either article II or III of this chapter on the purchase of the qualified replacement unit. (Ord. No. 862-92, § 1, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 21-95, § 1, 1-9-95; Ord. No. 775-07, § 223, 12-29-07)

Denver Revised Municipal Code § 53-526 False statements.

Sec. 53-526. - False statements. It shall be a violation of this article for any applicant to make any false statements in the application for payment under this article. (Ord. No. 862-92, § 1, 11-24-92)

Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIREMUCO_CH53TAMIRE_ARTXIIIREPAWORNDECOFetched: 10/27/2026