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It is essential for safety, that any chimney pot, cowl or terminal that may be fitted to your chimney top is suitable for your heating appliance. |
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Warning The chimney termination covers illustrated below are only designed for disused flues. |
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The Chimney Sweep's Role |
Flue Termination |
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"The primary job of the chimney sweep is to aid in the prevention of chimney fires and reduce the risk of dangerous fume emissions from blocked heating appliances, flueways and chimneys." |
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Always remember to consult your NACS Sweep for chimney Pots - Cowls - Bird-guards and Terminals. |
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The National Association of Chimney Sweeps |
All appliances, whatever fuel they burn (coal, wood, oil and gas) need to be able to 'breathe' in and out.
Appliances can be dangerous if they are not kept in good working order. |
NACS strongly recommends that chimneys using the following fuels are cleaned: |
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All NACS members are fully insured and work to a Code of Practice. A Certificate of Chimney Sweeping is issued on completion of work. |
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| Suitable access must be provided for the cleaning and inspection of flues (i.e. soot doors and cleaning plates on flue pipes) To comply with the current Building Regulations Approved Document J |
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Using a NACS Chimney Sweep Will: |
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Ventilation |
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IMPORTANT Never interrupt the air supply by blocking air vents or air bricks. |
Eliminate the build up of soot
from coal, wood, oil and gas fired systems. |
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Always have your chimney
swept at least once a year. Using a member of The National Association of Chimney Sweeps will ensure that the appropriate Code of Practice is followed and a Certificate of Sweeping is issued. |
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Provide valuable advice
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operating your appliance safely and efficiently and on any remedial work. |
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| REMEMBER
CHIMNEY SWEEPING IS IMPORTANT
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For a "HEAT YOUR HOME" Safety Leaflet please email NACS |
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The National Association of Chimney Sweeps
Unit 15 Emerald Way
Stone Business Park
Stone, Staffordshire ST15 0SR
Tel: 01785 811732 - Fax: 01785 811712 |
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| Last Updated: Sunday, 21 August, 2005 20:42 |
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