Chimney sweep
The tasks of the authorized district chimney sweep range from the first acceptance of the construction or modification of combustion plants, to the execution of fireplace shows and event-related inspections as well as the definition of the Chimney sweeping work (fire pit notice) required on a case-by-case basis until the fulfilment of the ownership obligations and the implementation of replacement measures at the instigation of the competent authority.
Who should I contact?
The responsibility lies with the district, the district-free city and the large independent city.
These local authorities also supervise the authorized district chimney sweeps.
Which documents are required?
Documents may be required. Please contact the appropriate body.
What are the fees?
The fees are levied by the authorized district chimney sweep on the basis of the sweeping and verification regulations and are to be borne by the landowner or the community of the apartment owners.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the appropriate body.
What else should I know?
From 2013, homeowners and homeowners will be able to choose which chimney sweep to commission to carry out the statutory regular sweeping, inspection and measurement work. The chimney sweep register, which is managed by the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control, enables a quick and unbureaucratic determination of which chimney sweeping company is entitled to carry out state-mandated chimney sweeping work.
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Text reviewed by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Transport
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The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
