PRINT THIS PAGE Sweeping Sweeping has occurred in Sweden for almost as long as we have used fireplaces for heating and cooking. As a large proportion of all fires in homes are related to fireplaces and chimneys, sweeping is of great importance. During sooting, flammable coatings are removed to reduce the risk of fire and the harmful effects are minimized. DIVISION BETWEEN SOTTING AND FIRE PROTECTION Previously, sweeping and fire protection inspections were carried out at one and the same time. The exception has been gas-fired plants that are not covered by the cleaning step. According to new legal provisions, there is now a division of these two elements, which means that sooting and fire protection control will continue to take place at different time intervals. THE LAW OF PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTS Sweeping and fire protection inspections are carried out in accordance with the Act and the Ordinance on protection against accidents which entered into force on 1 January 2004. The Act states that the municipality is responsible for fire prevention and sweeping inspections in accordance with specified provisions in the properties in the municipality. The municipality then chooses whether they will handle the work themselves, or whether it will be outsourced. In Söderhamn Municipality, the municipality has chosen to procure the service from Kustsotarna i Hälsingaland AB. With our responsible owners Kjell Jansson and Håkan Melin, we have 35 years of experience in sweeping and ventilation services. about the company The coastal sooters in Hälsingland were founded in October 2010. Our assignment is to carry out sooting and fire protection inspections in Söderhamn Municipality. Read more Time for control? During operation and maintenance of heating and ventilation systems, regular inspections should be carried out to avoid increased expenses. Read more Contact Us Kustsotarna i Hälsingland AB Skeppsgatan 9 826 60 Söderhamn Telephone, office: 0270-15031 or 0270-12125 E-mail: info@kustsotarn.se