Chimney FAQ & Additional Information
There are numerous tell-tale signs to confirm nesting birds in chimneys. When it's jackdaw nesting season in the UK you may find debris falling down the chimney into your fireplace, adult birds bringing food and removing faecal sacs, noise from the chicks, etc. Here we provide you all the information you need about birds nesting in chimneys.
Keeping your chimney tip top is vital for the safety of your home. If it has been some time since your chimney has been used, it is important to have it inspected and swept before using solid fuels. Dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide can leak from defective chimneys, putting you at risk from noxious gases concentrating in your home.
Deciding when to replace the rope seal on your wood burning stove can be a tricky job. Most stove manufacturers in the UK recommend that the seal be inspected for signs of wear on a regular basis, and some recommend that the seal be replaced every 12 months. ​The frequency of replacement really depends on how often the stove is used.
Brighton has five Smoke Control Areas covering much of the Hanover, Lewes Road, Bevendean and the city centre areas. In a Smoke Control Area you can only burn smokeless approved fuels. If you are not in a Smoke Control Area you can burn any fuel as long as you do not create excessive smoke or odour that may cause a nuisance to neighbours.
In private rented accommodation your landlord must keep the property you live in safe and free from health hazards. This responsibility includes all flues and ventilation, open fires, Rayburns, Agas, coal and wood burning stoves therefore under this Act, it is often the Landlord’s responsibility to have all chimneys swept annually in a rental property.
All fires and stoves produce smoke, soot and gases which can be dangerous to you, and your home. A chimney provides a route for these products of combustion to leave your home safely. This is why it is essential that your chimney is well maintained. How often you have your chimney swept depends on a few different factors.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, non-irritant gas. It is the most common cause of fatal poisoning in Britain today. Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels, such as gas, coal, oil, coke and wood. Find out more about CO poisoning, symptoms and preventative measures.​
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