A chimney should extend at least three feet above flat roofs. On pitched roofs they should be two feet higher than any point within ten feet and should be three feet higher than the point where they exit the roof. It is relatively simple for a mason to extend a chimney that does not meet these minimum standards. Keeping a chimney safe is an ongoing concern. Even if a chimney is safe today, it does not mean that it will be safe next year.
Frequent inspections are necessary to ensure adequate safety.
Some people throw peanuts onto the roof so they roll down into the gutters. Local squirrels then kick all the leaves and other debris out of the gutters as they search. More than 4,000 deaths result from household fires each year. Recognizing how fires start is the first step to protecting frlends, family, and clients. A home's electrical system is designed to safely carry a specific load of electricity.