START LINKS SWEEPING FIRE PROTECTION CONTROL INSPECTIONS INSTALLATION FACTS VENTILATION PLUG HOW OFTEN SHOULD IT BE SOOTED AT YOUR HOME? FIRING SOLID FUEL: Solid fuel fired boiler (wood, pellets, cereals, chips, straw, etc.), which acts as the main heat source = 3-5 times / year depending on boiler type Tile stove, stove, wood stove or similar fireplaces in detached houses, which heat the house or the room in which it is placed = 1 time / year Fireplaces and similar fireplaces that are used less frequently, and only for so-called well-being heating, (max. 1.0 m3 wood / year) = every four years LIGHT FUEL OIL For boilers whose rated power is at most 60 kw (applies to most detached houses) = 1 time / year For boilers whose rated power exceeds 60 kw = 2 times / year If the boiler, the flue and the associated heating device have a construction which, from the point of view of fire protection, results in lasting efficient combustion = every two years FIRING WITH GAS Duct-connected gas-fired fireplaces = every four years 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 SWEETING 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, a division of these two elements is now taking place, which means that sooting and fire protection control will continue to take place at different time intervals. ACT FOR 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 law states that the municipality is responsible for fire prevention for sweeping and fire protection control in accordance with specified provisions in the properties located in the municipality. Sweeping rate Östersund Mountain Krokom SOTARBOLAGET I JÄMTLAND AB | NIFSÅSVÄGEN 7, 831 52 ÖSTERSUND | TEL: 063 516191 | FAX: 063 131504 Built with Hemsidadirekt.se