Hazardous chemicals can induce a hot zone, as occupants are in danger of it disrupting their biological processes. For example, if while driving down a highway, an oil tanker gets into a car accident and spills its load on the pavement and surrounding grass areas, those areas affected will be considered hot zones.
Costs to convert wood fireplace to gas. Installing a gas line and either vented or vent-free gas logs will cost from $500 to $2,500. (Note that the cost of installing vent-free gas logs is often about $200 more than the cost for vented.) Gas inserts cost $2,000 to $5,500. Expect to pay more for fireplace installation if workers are challenged to get the gas line to your fireplace.
1 Ventless (also called vent-free or unvented) gas fireplaces don't need a chimney or vent, and are either zero clearance (right against a wall) or close clearance (a few inches away). 2  They cost about $400-$1,500 plus installation of the gas lines and any desired mantle or surround. They cost about $400-$1,500 plus installation of the gas lines and any desired mantle or surround. 2  Some states do not allow the use of ventless fireplaces or restrict their use. 3  Some ventless models require you to keep a window open while using the fireplace.